Tamalan Tree

Location in MGP:

Common Name: Tamalan Tree

Scientific Name: Dalbergia oliveri

Points of Interest:

The Tamalan Tree is a beautiful and relatively tall shade tree which is suitable for planting in parks, playgrounds, gardens or along roadsides.

It is a popular choice for planting in many housing estates. When planted along waterways, its seemingly delicate hanging foliage is reminiscent of the Weeping Willow.

(National Parks Board, 2009)

Tamalan Tree

Trunk

Leaves

Pathway lined with Tamalan trees

A row of beautiful Tamalan trees

Reference:

National Parks Board. (2009). Trees of Our Garden City: A Guide to the Common Trees of Singapore. Singapore: National Parks Board.