What is Debdaru
Description: Debdaru is evergreen tree; stem is thick, straight and very high. Generally, it is planted for beautification. The plant is of 50-60 in height and it can survive up to 500-600 years. Leaves are dark green, compound, looks almost like a dart but their edges are wavy. Generally it flowers in October, thereafter bears fruits. Ripening of fruits requires more time. This plant is found all over the regions of Bangladesh.
Time of Seed Collection: July-August.
Methods of Seed Collection: The ripened fruits are black in color. After ripening fruits, they are collected from the plants or under the plants and kept in the sac. The sacs are dept in water; after rotting of fruits, seeds are collected. The debdaru seeds should be sown just after collecting as they cannot be stored.
Methods of Seed Sowing: Two seeds are sown in each poly bag. Initially they require shade. The seed germination capacity is 90%. Seeds are germinated within 7-15 days.
Seedling Age During Planting: It is better to plant seedlings of age one and half to two years beside the roads, garden and coastal regions in the month of July.
Uses: The debdaru wood is light and soft. Debdaru wood is used to prepare tin edge frame, pataton, matches and packing box. Debdaru wood is also used to prepare paper pulp.

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