Trees You Can Find in Malagos

In botany, a tree would be defined as a perennial plant that has an elongated trunk or a stem with supporting leaves and branches. However, the definition of a tree is not just limited to a taxonomic group. Instead, it includes a different variety of plants that have grown independently with branches and a trunk that allows them to become taller than other plants. When compared to the age of other plants, trees tend to live longer and some even age more than a thousand years. Trees have been on planet earth for almost 370 million years, and there are a little over 3 trillion adult trees in the entire world. One Davao nature resort that has a variety of trees you should definitely see is the Malagos Garden Resort. To let you see a glimpse of what’s in it for you, here are a few trees to watch out for: 

Traveller’s Palm Tree. The name "traveler's palm" has two explanations. The first has to do with the orientation of that giant fan of leaves. The tree is said to align its photosynthetic fan in an east-west orientation, which can serve as a crude compass, allowing weary travelers to orient themselves. The other comes from the fact that this tree collects a lot of water in its nooks and crannies. Each of its hollow leaf bases can hold upwards of a quart of rain water. Standing in all its magnificent beauty, walk around the lush gardens of Malagos and find by chance, enchanting trees like this one. 

Narra Tree. Known as the “pambansang kahoy” of the Philippines, the trees bear alternate compound leaves that are typically hairy on one or both sides and feature five to nine leaflets. The orange or yellow flowers are borne in panicle clusters and produce winged one-seeded legumes. The trunks of several species are surrounded by huge buttresses extending outward and upward for about 5 metres (15 feet). Standing tall in most parts of the resort, marvel in the stunning strength this tree exudes while having a stroll around the resort. 

Flame Tree. Also known as royal Poinciana or flamboyant tree, the flame tree is one of the world’s most colorful trees. Each time it blooms, the tree produces clusters of long-lasting, orange-red blooms with yellow, burgundy or white markings. Each bloom, which measures up to 5 inches across, displays five spoon-shaped petals.Flame trees perform best in large, open spaces and full sunlight- which makes the Malagos Garden Resort the most feasible place to have this tree. 

Macadamia Nut Tree. This majestic tree provides ample shade, spring blossoms, and nuts that contain deliciously smooth, sweet kernels. The macadamia is a glossy broadleaf evergreen with leaves that resemble holly, flowers ranging from pink to white, and edible nuts that ripen at random times during the growing season. Try seeing one up close! There’s nothing like knowing where our favorite Almond Milk comes from.

Bignay Tree. The colorful bignay, Antidesma bunius Spreng., is called bignai in the Philippines; buni or berunai in Malaya; wooni or hooni, in Indonesia; ma mao luang in Thailand; kho lien tu in Laos; choi moi in Vietnam; moi-kin and chunka by the aborigines in Queensland. Among English names are Chinese laurel, currant tree, nigger's cord, and salamander tree. It has wide-spreading branches forming a dense crown. The evergreen, alternate leaves are oblong, pointed, 4 to 9 in (10-22.5 cm) long, 2 to 3 in (5-7.5 cm) wide, dark-green, glossy, leathery, with very short petioles. This is the source of our renowned Bignay wine. See it in all its glory while you are in the resort and be humbled in its simple and natural charm. 

There are still so many surprises waiting for you in the resort. From colorful trees and dainty birds, we are a Davao Bird watching resort and a Davao tourist destination you wouldn’t want to miss. Take a break once in a while and rediscover nature with us. From comfort, great food, all the way to breathtaking sights, we have you covered. We are opening our doors soon! Know all about it through subscribing on our newsletter at https://www.malagos.com/experiences. See you soon!