Shorea robusta, the sal tree, [2] sāla, shala, sakhua, [3] or sarai, [4] is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The tree is native to India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Tibet and across the …

Apr 2, 2025 · Explore interesting facts about the Sal tree, renowned for its large canopy, valuable timber, and cultural significance. Learn about its botanical name (Shorea robusta), native …

Discover the Sal tree (Shorea robusta) – a hardy native tree of India known for its ecological, cultural, and medicinal significance. Learn how to plant, care for, and grow Sal saplings with …

Oct 13, 2024 · Shorea robusta is an evergreen tree with an elongated crown when young, becoming more rounded as the tree ages. It can grow up to 50 metres tall in fertile soils, but is …

May 12, 2018 · Shal or Sal (Shorea robusta, family: Dipterocarpaceae) is a large and deciduous robust tree with straight trunk and few branches at the top, usually 20-40 m high. Wood is …

Mar 7, 2023 · In Sri Lanka, people mistakenly thought that Couroupita guianensis was the sal tree of Buddhist doctrine. Shorea robusta is an important multipurpose tree and is one of India’s …

Feb 6, 2023 · Shorea Robusta is an ancient tree that holds great significance in South Asia. This tree finds its origin in South Asia and is commonly known by the name Sal. The sal tree is also …

Dec 18, 2020 · (i) Sal is a large deciduous tree, seldom quite leafless; one of the most important timber trees of India. It is a light-demander; sensitive to drought ' and frost; fire-resistant. As a …

Jan 3, 2021 · The Sal tree is one of the quintessentially Indian trees that you will see in relatively wilder areas of the country. It is a tall tree towering over surrounding flora to reach out to the …

Sep 3, 2024 · Sal is scientifically known as S horea robusta, and this name has a fascinating origin. Anyone who has seen an old sal tree, with a straight, long trunk reaching heights of 35 …