It is commonly planted as an ornamental plant. It is a fast-growing, evergreen, big-sized tree and reproduces naturally.
It can grow 12 - 25 metres tall, with exceptional specimens up to 40 metres. The bole, which can be 80 - 120 cm in diameter, is straight, unbuttressed, and can be free of branches for up to 15 metres.
It is used to provide high shade in tea and coffee and tea plantations.
No. of seeds per Kg: 95000
Pretreatment: Not required.
Nursery Technique: Seeds are sown in primary beds, after collection and the seedlings are transplanted when 6 to 8 CMS tall into polythene bags.