Ton Son Tree In Issan

[riceman09]

I've been reading topics about plantation of ton son tree. Is this a maple tree? how feasable would be to plant them in Issan region and what's the investment return? any feedback is highly appreciated.

[loong]

It's a pine/conifer/fir tree.

Maple is May-pehn, Thai way of pronouncing the English word

Sorry, but I can't help with your other queries

[riceman09]

thank you ever so much for the reply.

that alone gives me a much better picture.

riceman09

[oldestswinger]

It's a casuarina. grows easily in sandy soil.

[drtreelove]

It's a casuarina. grows easily in sandy soil.

Ton Son, from what I understand, is a general term for conifers of Thailand. But it has to be qualified if you are talking about a specific species. Ton son 'talay' is the Casuarina equisetifolia that grows by the sea. Ton son song is a two needle pine, etc.

Edited December 12, 2010 by drtreelove