Know the Types of Ketapang Trees Used as Peneduh and Decorators

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YOGYAKARTA - The ketapang tree (Terminalia catappa) is known as a shade plant as well as an ornamental plant that is widely found in Indonesia. Because of its adaptive nature, ketapang is easy to grow both on the beach, in urban areas, and in rural areas.

Ketapang trees are often used as shade trees because they have a wide and tall crown. In addition to being a shade, there are also types of ketapang that are also used as ornamental trees. The following will discuss the types of ketapang trees that are often planted as shade trees and ornamental trees.

4 Types of Ketapang Trees

Dilansir dari Tanisejahtera, pohon ketapang ada empat jenis pohon ketapang yakni ketapang laut, ketapang kencana, ketapang kencana varigata, dan ketapang biola.

Ketapang Sea

Sea ketapang is the type of ketapang tree that is most often found in coastal areas. However, this type is also widely planted in urban areas as a protective tree from the heat. Its original habitat near the sea makes sea ketapang very resistant to wind and sandy soil conditions.

The characteristic feature of the sea ketapang is the large and thick size of the leaves. The shape of the leaves resembles a drop of water with a characteristic rounded tip. The widened crown makes this tree effective for use as a street shade.

In addition to being a shade, dried sea ketapang leaves are also often used to treat ornamental fish such as cupang. The way to use it is enough to soak dried ketapang leaves in aquarium water.

Ketapang Kencana (Ketapang Mini or Ketapang Sentani)

Ketapang kencana is known as a mini ketapang because the size of the leaves is smaller than the leaves of ketapang in general. Although small, the number of leaves is very large and grows quickly. This condition makes the title still lush and effectively withstand sunlight.

The royal ketapang tree is often planted in vehicle parking areas and road sidewalks. Its dense title is able to provide even shade for pedestrians and vehicles.

However, the growth of the ketapang kencana trunk needs to be monitored periodically. This tree can grow tall and towering so that it has the potential to hit the power cable. Therefore, regular pruning is highly recommended to maintain environmental safety.

Ketapang Kencana Varigata (White Ketapang)

The white varigata ketapang has white leaves. The word varigata means white, while kencana refers to the small size of the leaves. This combination makes the white ketapang unique and attractive.

This type of ketapang is more often used as an ornamental plant. Its aesthetic value is high so it is suitable for planting in home gardens, city parks, or decorative areas. The beauty of the leaf color is the main attraction of the ketapang kencana varigata.

The white crown of Ketapang is also classified as an exclusive variant with a relatively more expensive selling price. The growth pattern of its branches forms a natural umbrella or pagoda. This appearance makes this tree very popular with lovers of ornamental plants.

Ketapang Biola

Ketapang violin is known to have leaves that are very wide compared to other types of ketapang. The size of the leaves is even much larger than the sea ketapang. It is this leaf shape that makes it called a violin ketapang.

The color of the violin ketapang leaves is also quite unique with a deep green on the top and a light green on the bottom. The upper surface of the leaves feels slippery and looks shiny when exposed to sunlight. Meanwhile, the underside of the leaves has a more fibrous texture.

The Ketapang violin is generally used as an ornamental plant, not as a shade tree. The distance between the leaves is quite loose so that sunlight can still penetrate. This type is suitable for planting in large pots or home yards with enough space.

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