Wallaceodendron celebicum
MIMOSACEAE. Indigenous. Endangered

SIZE: Up to 30m tall; trunk size 100cm diameter
TYPE: Evergreen
HABITAT: Primary forests, near the coasts up to 850m altitude

The banuyo tree, also called the “honey tree”, produces an explosion of yellow flowers when it blooms. It is ideal for erosion control in coastal and riverine areas. Its resistance to salt helps for soil stabilization and protection.