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Sal Tree

Shorea robusta, Dipterocarpaceae

Zones
10–11
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Shade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

African MahoganyKhaya senegalensis
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Rubber TreeHevea brasiliensis
Beneficial Insect HabitatNurse Plant
Apple-ring AcaciaFaidherbia albida
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Red Silk Cotton TreeBombax ceiba

Both are emergent canopy trees that compete for the same light and soil resources in tropical forests

Uses

Functions

Timber

Common Questions

What zones does Sal Tree grow in?

Sal Tree grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Sal Tree?

Good companions for Sal Tree include African Mahogany, Rubber Tree, Apple-ring Acacia.

Design guilds with Sal Tree and see companion relationships visually.

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