Red Balau

Shorea balangeran

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Basic Information

Family: Dipterocarpaceae

Genus: shorea

Plant ID (slug): shorea-balangeran

Numeric ID: 25087

USDA Hardiness: 10-12

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Shorea balangeran is an evergreen Tree growing to 25 m (82ft) by 20 m (65ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Southeast Asia - Indonesia.

Habitats

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Shorea balangeran Red Balau