Balsa Tree (Ochroma pyramidale)
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Scientific Name: Ochroma pyramidale — Balsa, also called Corkwood.
Native Home: Tropical forests of Central and South America.
Height: 15–30 m.
Lifespan: Around 30–40 years.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Extremely lightweight, soft wood used for models and lightweight structures.
Harvesting: Trees are felled and the wood is dried after cutting.
Age to Harvest: Around 5–7 years.
Products: Model aircraft, crafts, surfboards, insulation, and wind-turbine blade cores.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Indigenous communities used balsa wood to make rafts and other lightweight objects.
Global Spread: Native to tropical America; commercially cultivated in Ecuador and other tropical countries.
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