Modem Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 If you've traveled around Thailand for a bit, it's almost certain that you'll have come across some amazing trees. Here are a few: 1. At the top of Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai is a "cluster" (is that the right word?) of Tasmanian Eucalyptus trees. Often shrouded in fog, these trees are majestic in the extreme. 2. The tallest teak tree in the world can be found at TON SAK YAI in Utharadit province. The word "Mai Sak" means teak (or teak wood); "Sak yai" means big teak tree. Google "TON SAK YAI" and you'll see some great examples of Thailand's few remaining giant teak trees. 3. That lovely Rain Tree (with those beautiful orange/red flowers) in the grounds of the American Ambassador's residence in Bangkok. Any more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronz28 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Plumeria planted near many Thai temples. https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&sugexp=les%3Bcqn,fixedpos%3Dfalse,boost_normal%3D40,boost_high%3D40,cconf%3D1.2,min_length%3D2,rate_low%3D0.035,rate_high%3D0.035,second_pass%3Dfalse,ignore_bad_origquery%3Dtrue&gs_mss=hawaiian+flowering+tree+with+white+fragrent+flowers&tok=x7lxGX6DWeBq-Bf_wN1g7w&pq=hawaiian+flowering+tree+with+white+fragrent+flowers&cp=6&gs_id=m&xhr=t&q=plumeria&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.&bpcl=37189454&biw=1454&bih=838&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&ei=0r2WUKy-G4iA2gXQyIG4BA#um=1&hl=en&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=plumeria&oq=plumeria&gs_l=img.12...0.0.0.149198.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0...0.0...1c.ThqP6GjkWV0&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.&fp=89a462399253bcfd&bpcl=37189454&biw=1454&bih=838 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohnnyBKK Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 The ribbon-decorated bodhi trees Banyans, of course this one And all the ones bearing such an incredible variety of wonderful fruit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modem Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 The ribbon-decorated bodhi trees Banyans, of course this one And all the ones bearing such an incredible variety of wonderful fruit. Thanks Johnny! This is of course a classic: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jEi9GySH6P0/TwfUs10ulqI/AAAAAAAAA0k/esVZJ7dAkfk/s1600/DSCF1623.JPG This one is beautiful: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nobythai/5694564827/lightbox/ And this .... where? http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sCQNKjTlzN8/TtmiSnu1tuI/AAAAAAAACeg/MFcS5H0GyaQ/s1600/Big%2Bbohdi%2Btree.JPG Thanks again, Johnny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohnnyBKK Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 And this .... where? http://3.bp.blogspot...+bohdi+tree.JPG Chiang Mai from the Tha Nam Restaurant across the Mae Ping river Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob8891 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 (edited) Got to agree, there are some beautiful trees there. Here are two...the first was in the grounds of the Nakhon Garden Hotel in Nakhon Si Thammarat, reading under the trees and looking up at the patterns made by the leaves was very relaxing. The second was Doi Suthep, CM. But I still love the autumn colours in Scotland! (see next two). Sorry....not trying to go off-topic or hijack thread! Edited November 4, 2012 by Rob8891 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattler Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Not a native but try the Rainbow gum which Ive seen here oop north somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogandave Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Isn’t it hideous the way they hat-rack them every year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Anyone know what the tree found in Chiangmai that seems to bloom at night is? It does not smell particularly nice but does have a strong smell. I do agree Thailand has some beautiful trees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob8891 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Anyone know what the tree found in Chiangmai that seems to bloom at night is? It does not smell particularly nice but does have a strong smell. I do agree Thailand has some beautiful trees Maybe this thread in the CM forum has the answer? http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/595607-brain-tingling-floral-aroma/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Wonderful thread. When one is in Patong alll that one sees are "cement" trees. Looking out to the hills one sees a sick canopy.The drive to the airport gets you rubber trees Those that stay in the congested urban areas miss out on much of Thailand's beauty. (That's going to change for me as I will be going to be visiting Issan and the Hua Hin/Cha-Am areas where there is still some beauty to behold. I am not much of home and gardens guy, but I'm going to try and make it up to the flower show in CM this year to at least see some of the exhibits that are described as fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Maybe this thread in the CM forum has the answer? http://www.thaivisa....g-floral-aroma/ Thanks Rob I have since found the name once my wife got off of work ต้นตีนเป็ด Alstonia scholaris or Apocynaceae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 My street, When I read this thread, I thought how pleasant the greenery was here, I was thinking about how, in Bangkok, a restaurant will surround itself with a mosquito pond, while here in KL there are little groves of trees outside the pubs where you can park and get your car attractively spotted. The photo is looking down towards the Reef, by the way; it's a bit of a dive, but the friendliest pub in this little quarter SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobalt60 Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 This one impressed me so much I took its picture. Rose Garden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trembly Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Someone who seemed pretty knowledgeable on the subject once told me that East Asia has a diversity of fauna simply unmatched by any other part of the world. That person also told me that there is a world authority on trees (an American) who lives in Chiang Mai. I wonder if he can be found at CMU? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toybits Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 One of my favorite trees is the Langerstroemia (Tabaek or Inthanin in Thai). Beautiful lavender to pink colored blossoms. Another is the Cassia fistula (Ton Koon). Only problem with this tree is that its trunk is often attacked by hideous worms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tawng Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 How about the avenue of Dipterocarp trees along the old Chiang Mai-Lamphun road? Not well looked after with adverts nailed to their trunks etc. but with a bit of effort I think it could be a quite stunning route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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