Hardwickia binata

Botanical Description

Hardwickia binata is a moderate-sized to large, graceful, deciduous tree with drooping slender branches[ 303 Title World Agroforesty Centre Publication Author Website http://www.worldagroforestry.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An excellent online database of a huge range of trees giving very good information on each plant - its uses, ecology, identity, propagation, pests etc. ]. It can grow up to 24 - 30 metres tall, with a clean cylindrical bole that can be up to 12 - 15 metres[ 303 Title World Agroforesty Centre Publication Author Website http://www.worldagroforestry.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An excellent online database of a huge range of trees giving very good information on each plant - its uses, ecology, identity, propagation, pests etc. ]. In isolated situations, or on poor soils, the tree tends to branch low down and produce a short bole[ 418 Title Ecocrop Publication Author Website http://ecocrop.fao.org/ecocrop/srv/en/home Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description Basic information on a wide range of useful plants, plus details of environmental needs where available. ]. The tree produces a good quality timber that makes an excellent fuel. It is also the source of a fibre and a resin, and has local medicinal uses.