The Mahogany Tree

By Ariell Mckenzie

The Swietenia Mahagnoni also known as the mahogany tree grows in warm conditions such as places with sub tropical conditions like Florida and the Caribbean such as the Bahamas, Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba and the Dominican Republic.

The Primeval National Forest has a plethora of mahogany trees whose tall stature often provides great shade due to the formation of the tree and its leaves. Mahogany Trees can sprout up to over 200 feet in the air whilst leaves can grow up to 20 inches long. Due to its thick structure, mahogany trees are not commonly susceptible to strong wind gust and can hold up under pressure which makes it very useful for shade on a sunny day.

As of recent years, this kind of tree has become endangered due to its high demand in furniture. Mahogany is considered to be a high commodity in the industrialization industry as it is used to make boats, fine furniture (such as bed frames) and musical instruments such as pianos, guitars, violins and drums because of the warm sound that the wood provides. Mahogany Trees are praised for their hard durable wood as well as its beautiful color. These type of trees are commonly planted around parks, streets and in some circumstances on private property in people’s backyard. If you decide to venture out to the Primeval Forest and take a walk through their seven point five acre land, you will see Mahogany Trees scattered throughout the property, most specifically through an area with the highest concentration of this upscale plant.