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Heritage Trees of the Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore


There are a number of Heritage Trees at the Singapore Botanic Gardens.

Purple Millettia (Callerya atropurpurea), Singapore Botanic GardensPurple Millettia (Callerya atropurpurea), Singapore Botanic Gardens (9 July 2011)


The Purple Millettia is a big, elegant tree. You can see it near the Gingle Garden. It has a dome-shaped crown with small, dark, shiny leaves. The Purple Millettia is a native of Southeast Asia.

Brownea ariza, Singapore Botanic GardensBrownea ariza, Singapore Botanic Gardens (9 July 2011)


Shorea roxburgii, also known locally as Temak, Singapore Botanic GardensShorea roxburgii, also known locally as Temak, Singapore Botanic Gardens (9 July 2011)


Landscaped garden, Singapore Botanic GardensLandscaped garden, Singapore Botanic Gardens (9 July 2011)


Tembusu (Fagraea fragrans), Singapore Botanic GardensTembusu (Fagraea fragrans), Singapore Botanic Gardens (9 July 2011)


The Tembusu (Fragraea fragrans) is a tree native to Singapore. Even under pool soil, it can grow to a massive size. If unpruned, the tree tends to become unkempt, with low sweeping branches. Tembusu provides strong hardwood. Its flowers are fragent and attract evening moths.

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