Paying it Forward on our Anniversary: Native Trees and Sustainability

With all the bountiful harvest and blessing the Malagos Garden Resort has received through the years, we want to express our happiness and spread the blessings we have received through our biggest resource in life, mother nature. 

It is a perfect opportunity that we celebrate this thanksgiving for the whole duration of August. We have planned a continuous tree planting project that is more than just planting any trees. It is a project of planting 100 native trees of different species in different locations to add in the variety of biodiversity. Here are some of the trees we have been planning to raise.

Bani Tree

Bani Tree is a great windbreaker and it provides a large shade due to the large umbrella figure it grows to be. Bani’s flower are showy and fragrant. They come with a small cluster of different colors ranging from white, pink and purpose. This type of tree is perfect for wide areas since the flowers that fall to the ground decompose and may be nutrients for the soil.

Mayapis Tree

This native tree is critically endangered thus it is a great specimen for us to take care of. In this way we are helping them to cultivate endangered species. One good factor is that this type of  tree is great for windbreaks and soil erosion.

Malabolak Tree

A tree with less leaves but full of red-orange flowers. This tree is often mistaken as the fire tree which is not a native tree. This type of tree is a great show off with ornamental plants especially during its season of full bloom around February.

Siar Tree

The Siar tree is symbolic in the Philippine culture. This tree blossoms golden yellow flowers. There is a Siar Tree at the Malolos Cathedral which is also known as the “Kalayaan Tree”. The color yellow and the tree existed at the time of the Philippines War of Independence and made Malolos capital of the Philippines. It would be nice to have this symbol at Mindanao to enrich the location with significant Philippine history.

Aunasin Tree

Aunasin is a small evergreen tree that grows up to about 8-12 meters. Inflorescence is pyramidal in shape. Flowers are small, pink-red in dense clusters. Fruits are round,red turning black.. The flowering season is March-June. 

White Bauhinia Tree

Here is another beautiful white flowering tree ready to plant. T Planting trees may not be a direct aid or gift to the people who have supported the resort. This is our way of thanking everyone that mother nature has been a great resource for everyone and we would love to reach out for a bigger matter than what we can do. 

Magkono Tree

This native tree is a red flower bearing tree. It is endemic to the islands of the Visayas, Palawan, and northeastern Mindanao. It is valued for its extremely durable and heavy timber. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Bitanghol Tree

Bitanghol tree is commonly used for long poles on whips, bridges, beams and even for rafters. The great help this type of tree has been to other people deserves to be taken care of for its future generations.

Supa Tree 

The Supa Tree is endemic to the Philippines. The stems on this tree are an intriguing characteristic. These are the stems' tiny leaf-like growths. The rich green color of the leaves is another reason we admire this tree. When you look at trees on a daily basis, you begin to notice how many different hues of green there are. It's also fascinating to watch as the leaves mature and harden, changing hues and textures.

Sibukao Tree

Sibukao has a very large orange heartwood which turns brick red on prolonged exposure to light, air, and heat. The anatomy of the wood is described and the proximate chemical analysis is given. Sibukao, very ideal for firewood since it contains a very high percentage of alcohol-benzene extract. 

Tuai Tree

Tuai is well-known for its capacity to successfully eliminate grass and develop quickly. Its berries and nectar are beneficial to insects and wild birds! If you want to learn more about these trees you can have a tour at the Malagos Garden Resort. Make sure to keep an eye on your feet before you stumble.