5 Types of Trees that Are Adapted to Dry Areas
1.Casuarina Equisetifolia Casuarina is a good reforesting tree,for its speedy growth having a lifespan of 40-50years.Helps in controlling soil erosion,windbreaks and used for ornamental purposes. 2.Markhamia Lutea (yellowwood) Markhamia is an upright and evergreen tree ,grows up to 10-15m high,having a long taproot and yellow flowers which provides nectar for insects. Its roots ,bark and leaves are a source of traditional medicine. Treats stomachache, headache, asthma, cough and gonorhoea.Takes 4-5 years to mature. 3.Melia Volkensii(mukau) Melia is a fast growing with high value multipurpose, for its quality timber used to make furniture since its termite resistant, durable and decay resistant. Its yellow flowers provide forage for bees.melia is widely used to make loghives 4.Grevillea Robusta Grevillea is an hardwood widely used as a hedge plant. Has a maturity of 30years,its hardy and draught resistant. Common uses of this tree are like timber and fuelwood,bee forage, soil...