Yakal Tree
- Aug 10, 2016
- 1 min read
Yakal is a medium-large tree that is endemic to the Philippines. It is considered critically endangered by the IUCN. It is commonly found in the lowland forests of the islands of Luzon, Negros, Samar, and Mindanao. Its wood is known for its high level of strength and is used for constructing houses, bridges, and other structures requiring durable lumber.
Those are NOT yakal trees. As any Californian worth his weight will tell you, those are giant sequoias, the biggest trees on earth, and they only grow in California's Sierra Nevada range.