Dipterocarpaceae - Botanical Family

Dipterocarpus sp. is a big tree with height up to 20 ft. and grows in Southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and Bangladeshi.

It grows well in semi-shade or full sun with moderate water, but during the dry season, it requires regular watering. This tree produces small white or off-white flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It produces a fragrant resin or wood oil depending on the species.

Dipterocarpus sp. is suitable for growing in USDA Zone 9-11. It is relatively easy to grow in a pot in cold regions and needs a combination of good drainage and deep, moist soils. It requires a mild climate and some protection from cold winds, particularly when young.

To ensure successful growth when growing Dipterocarpus sp. in pots in cold areas, it is important to provide protection from bad weather such as frost and snow. It is also important to apply plenty of organic material that will provide a layer of insulation. Additionally, you should make sure to water regularly, and mulch around the base of the tree to help retain moisture during the summer months.

Sal trees are found from Burma in the East, to Assam, Bengal, Nepal, the Deccan Plateau, going up to the foothills of the Shivaliks on the left bank of the Yamuna. One of the most important timber species in India and Nepal. It is one of the most prized timbers for construction. Sal forests in Nepal occur mainly in the Terai region, however, they are also distributed in the mid-mountain areas. Sal is a gregarious species and it forms the dominant composition in the forests where it occurs. The seeds are used for fat extraction. Sal is a tall handsome tree providing very good quality timber. Sal is a gregarious species and it forms the dominant composition in the forests where it occurs. It grows well in a well-drained, moist, sandy loam soil. It is a moderate to slow growing species and can attain a height of about 30 to 35 m and a girth of about 2 to 2.5 m in about 100 years under favorable conditions. The Sal tree is an object of worship among Buddhists and Hindus in India and the adjoining countries. The legend has it that the famous Lumbini tract where Lord Buddha had sat for meditation and acquired salvation constituted a thick forest of Sal trees.

Vatica diospyroides is a tropical evergreen tree in the Dipterocarpaceae family, native to Thailand and Peninsular Malaysia. It is a relatively small member of a family better known for large forest trees, developing a dense crown of leathery, glossy green leaves. Small fragrant flowers are borne in clusters and are creamy white to pale yellow. The fruits are nuts surrounded by enlarged persistent calyx lobes, a characteristic feature of many dipterocarps. In its native range the species occurs naturally in lowland areas, particularly near streams and in seasonally wet or swampy forest.

Vatica diospyroides prefers a warm, humid tropical climate and fertile, moisture-retentive soil with good drainage. Young plants benefit from some protection from intense sun, while established trees tolerate brighter conditions. Regular moisture is important, and the species is poorly suited to prolonged drought or cold. It can be grown as an unusual ornamental tree where tropical conditions can be maintained, although it remains uncommon in cultivation outside Southeast Asia. Frost sensitive, it is best suited to USDA Zones 10b-11 and should be protected from temperatures approaching freezing.