Philippine Native Trees for the Garden and for Landscaping

There has been an increased used of Philippine Native Tree species in the landscaping of streets, urban parks and also in reforestation.  This is due to the popular use of native species instead of the exotic introduced tree species.  Some of the species used nowadays are the following:

Narra - Pterocarpus indicus -- The Philippines' national tree.

Banaba - Lagerstroemia speciosa

Palawan Cherry - Cassia x Palawan Cherry

Almaciga - Aganthis philippinensis

Amamali - Leea philippinensis

Apitong - Dipterocarpus grandiflorus

 

Bagras - Eucalyptus deglupta

Bangkoro / Noni  - Morinda citrifolia

Dalung - Phylocladus hypophyllus

Dao - Dracontomelon dao

Dita - Alstonia scholaris


Igem - Dacrycarpus imbricatus

Kahoy Dalaga - Mussaenda philippica

Katmon - Dillenia philippinensis
Lipote  -  Syzygium curranii

Malabulak - Bombax ceiba

Malakatmon - Dillena luzoniensis

 

Mangkono - Xanthostemon verdugonianus


Putat - Barringtonia racemosa

Rarang - Erythrina sububrans

Dapdap - Erythrina variegata

Salingbobog / Balai Lamok - Crataeva religiosa

Supa - Sindora supa

Philippine native trees are nowadays encouraged for urban tree landscapes, in Parking lots and and for reforestation as it is a natural flora, they attract birds, butterflies and they are easy to grow, maintain and adapt, and most of all non-invasive.

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Beautiful Philippine Native Trees that can Rival the Japanese Peach Blossom



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Cultivating Happiness at Bukid Amara

There is a blooming flower farm called Bukid Amara in Lucban, Quezon, Philippines which showcases annual flowering plants, and is now becoming a popular walk-in destinations for local tourists.  The farm is owned by Mr. Mike Caballes.   Primarily promoted through his circle of close family and friends,  Bukid Amara concept is going through an experimental stage and is fast becoming an ideal farm tourism destination.  The farm strives to be a unique venue for family recreation and relaxation while gearing towards innovative farming solutions that can help the community meet their needs through sustainable farming.  Here are some of the photos from the farm...

For further inquiries, and for visitation appointment, kindly contact Mr. Mike Caballes through their FaceBook Page Bukid Amara.  The farm is located at:  Sitio Aramin, Barangay Malupak (72.25 km)
4328 Lucban, Quezon.

The Philippine Plant Festival 2019

I was able to visit the Philippine Plant Festival.  Here is my post...

The Philippine Plant Festival was a gardening sale and exhibit activity I visited at the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center, Quezon Avenue corner Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City from January 25 - February 5, 2019.  

The opening and ribbon cutting was held in front of the CITES Bldg, wherein they had a beautiful landscaped exhibits composed of cacti, succulents, orchids, bonsai, aroids and annual flowering plants.

There are a lot of varieties of red aglaonema, pink ones and green ones for sale... also aroids like philodendrons, caladiums, and alocasias.

A landscaped area displaying arranged ferns, orchids, bromeliads, cacti, tillandsias and others.

The pebbled pathway simulate rivers or streams.  Plants are landscaped in patches.

Bromeliads in patches 

Patches of colorful bromeliads and sansevierias

Various aroids and ferns meticulously landscaped.

Tillandsias arranged in table top displays

Assorted landscape displays of other plants

Giant bromeliads, Agaves, and other foliage plants in a landscaped arrangement

Cacti  display landscape

Succulents and cacti in table top presentation using recycled house-hold materials.

The show displayed new ideas for landscaping your garden and also in arranging plants in the table