Bintangor: Calophyllum (aka: Bintangor, Teitai, Guanandi, or Poon Tree) is a flowering plant genus of around 180-200 species of tropical evergreen trees that is native to Australasia, Madagascar, Eastern Africa, South and Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, the Caribbean, and Latin America. The species grow in a wide number of habitats and are large hardwoods attaining 30 m in height and 0.8 m in diameter. Aside from medicinal purposes, the lightweight hardwood is used in boat making for masts and spars, as well for luxury furniture and flooring.
Okoume: Aucoumea klaineana (aka: Angouma, Gaboon, or Okoume) is a tree native to equatorial west Africa in Gaboon, the Republic of Congo, and Rio Muni. It is a medium sized hardwood tree growing to 30-40 m tall with a truck 1-2.5 m diameter. It is a weak wood with low decay resistance, moderate dimensional stability, and slightly carcinogenic. Okoume looks similar to Meranti, but is 8-12% lighter and not as stiff.
Pine: Pine trees are coniferous, fast growing softwoods totaling 105 to 115 species from around the world. The life expectancy of pine trees can reach as many as 1,000 years. The longest-lived pine tree is the Great Basin Bristlecone Pine which survived around 4,800 and is one of the world’s oldest living organisms. Pine trees have a wide range of heights from 3 to 80 meters. Pine trees are a renewable resource and are often grown in commercialized forests for harvesting.
Pencil Cedar: Pencil Cedar, a species of Juniper, is also known as Red Cedar and is native to North America, ranging from southeastern Canada to southeastern and mid-west United States. The oldest known Juniper tree was reported to be 795 years old, living in Missouri. There are two varieties of Juniper and usually range from 5 to 27 meters tall. Pencil Cedar is usually aromatic and fragrant and is avoided by moths, so it is typically used as a lining for closets or where clothes are stored.
Poplar: Poplar trees are deciduous, fast growing hardwoods totaling 25 to 35 species from around the world. In the September 2006 issue of Science, it was announced that the Western Balsam Poplar was the first tree to have its full DNA code sequenced. The species has a large genetic diversity and can grow anywhere between 15 to 50 meters tall with trunks of up to 2.5 meters in diameter. Poplar is often grown commercially by farmers and in some countries its most common use is in manufacture of plywood.
White Birch: Birch trees are deciduous, fast growing hardwoods totaling 30 to 50 species from around the world. The life expectancy of most birch trees is 60 to 90 years and on average they attain a maximum height of less than 30 meters and a maximum diameter of 40 cm. Birch trees are a renewable resource and are often grown in commercialized forests for harvesting.
