Peltophorum pterocarpum
CAESALPINIACEAE. Indigenous
SIZE: Up to 15m tall; trunk size 50-100cm diameter
TYPE: Deciduous
HABITAT: Forests along the sea shore
The siar, often called “Golden Flamboyant”, is under-utilized as an ornamental or roadside tree. It is a hard-working tree as is blooms twice a year. Its fragrant yellow flowers are rich in nectar and are havens for bees.