The use of Hopea odorata as an ornamental and shade tree in urban areas

Ahmad Azaruddin M. N., . and Aminah H., . and Adnan M., . (2003) The use of Hopea odorata as an ornamental and shade tree in urban areas. [Proceedings Paper]

Hopea odorata family Dipterocarpaceae. produces a timber classified as medium hardwood and has been recommended as one of the plantation species. Besides its economic use to produce logs it is now widely used as an ornamental and shade tree in urban areas. Its beautiful cone-shaped crown makes it a popular landscape tree. Unlike many other dipteroearp species H. odorata can be planted outside its natural habitat and can thrive well in open areas. The species is hardy and easily adaptable to various sites and conditions. It is a fast-growing species and is able to tolerate harsh urban environment. This species can be propagated by seed and cuttings. Germination tests showed that the seeds germinate within three weeks. With fresh and matured seeds the germination percentage can be 80 to 90. The species can also be propagated by single-node leafy cuttings using juvenile materials obtained either from young seedlings or coppice shoots. The percentage rooting can be more than 70 depending on the type of material used.

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Hopea odorata family Dipterocarpaceae. produces a timber classified as medium hardwood and has been recommended as one of the plantation species. Besides its economic use to produce logs it is now widely used as an ornamental and shade tree in urban areas. Its beautiful cone-shaped crown makes it a popular landscape tree. Unlike many other dipteroearp species H. odorata can be planted outside its natural habitat and can thrive well in open areas. The species is hardy and easily adaptable to various sites and conditions. It is a fast-growing species and is able to tolerate harsh urban environment. This species can be propagated by seed and cuttings. Germination tests showed that the seeds germinate within three weeks. With fresh and matured seeds the germination percentage can be 80 to 90. The species can also be propagated by single-node leafy cuttings using juvenile materials obtained either from young seedlings or coppice shoots. The percentage rooting can be more than 70 depending on the type of material used.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. QK495 D564R859 2002 Call Number.
AGROVOC Term:	Dipterocarps
AGROVOC Term:	Dipterocarpaceae
AGROVOC Term:	Hopea
AGROVOC Term:	Planting
AGROVOC Term:	Urban areas
AGROVOC Term:	Shade trees
AGROVOC Term:	Ornamental trees
AGROVOC Term:	Plant propagation
AGROVOC Term:	Propagation materials
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:16
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13486

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