Raintree Wood Planks (Planed)
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Original price
$8.70
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Original price
$8.70
Original price
$8.70
$8.70
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$8.70
Current price
$8.70
Rain Tree - Samanea saman Species
Singapore local wood. The place where you buy Rain Tree wood planks in Singapore.
The Rain Tree (Samanea saman) is easily recognised by its massive umbrella-shaped, widely-spreading crown which can reach 20 to 30m across. It has small clusters of flowers that are pinkish or whitish and are slightly fragrant.
Its seed pods are thick, long, straight and fleshy inside. The pods ripen black and the seeds germinate readily into seedlings, sometimes while still inside the fruit. Its sweet fruit pulp is relished by cattle, goats, horses, pigs and even children in some countries. Epiphytes like ferns and orchids tend to perch on old Rain Trees.
The Rain Tree originates from Tropical America. It was introduced to Singapore in 1876, and by the mid-1900s, it was planted throughout the tropics.
| Source: |
Singapore Local Trees
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| Preparation: |
Sawn, Planed, Kiln Dried
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| Common Names: | Rain Tree |
| Colour: |
Walnut to dark chocolate brown which turns a light to golden brown with cream-coloured sap
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| Texture: | Moderately Coarse |
| Grain: | Interlocked |
| Durability: | Moderately Durable (550 - 700kg/m3) |
| Common Uses: |
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Dimensions:
- Thickness: 20mm and 45mm
- Width: 50mm, 100mm, 150mm and 200mm
- Length: 305mm and 610mm
Disclaimer: As each tree log is unique despite being of the same species, there may be variations in colour, tones and grain on each individual piece or among the products. Please be advised that exchanges are not allowed due to the natural variations in colour.