The tree is native to the West Indies. Calves were obtained from Imeca in 1795 AD by the East India Company and were first bred in the Calcutta Botanical Garden. The mahogany tree is then one of the most widely grown trees in India. Can grow up to 20 feet in a single year after planting. Nettllingam is a tree that grows straight without branches like trees.
This tree can be used for all occasions. Especially today home furnishings, inn, table, chairs. Used to make doors. In addition, musical instruments are used for shipbuilding. Mahogany trees are used to make pencils. The bark of the tree is used for malaria in the West Indies. They are widely used in tanneries. These trees grow well in areas with good drainage in deep soils. In Tamil Nadu these trees are well developed throughout the well watered areas.
Features of Mahogany
- Once every 15 days after three months to flow. Up to one year. Watering once a month after one year is sufficient.
- No need to worry about pest diseases for more than 6 months.
- For mahogany trees planted up to 10 Can be harvested in years. At today’s market value the price per cubic foot ranges from 6000 to 8000 A tree can harvest at least 20 cubic feet.
- Growth of plants depends upon the quality of soil and good management practice in the plantation field.