Eagle Wood - Plant

Agarwood or aloeswood is a fragrant dark resinous wood used in incense and perfume. It is formed in the heartwood of aquilaria trees when they become infected with a type of mould
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Wide range of soil tolerance as long as drainage is good. Prefers rich, moist soils in light to moderate shade. Freely self-seeds and will naturalize to form large colonies in optimum growing conditions. Remove flowering stems after bloom to encourage additional bloom. Keep soils uniformly moist after bloom to prolong attractive foliage appearance. When foliage depreciates, plants may be cut to the ground.

Plant Specifications

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

• Common Name: Aloeswood,Agarwood,oud, oodh
• Maximum Reachable Height: 2 to 3 feet
• Flower Colour: Green, White.
• Bloom Time: April to May
• Difficulty Level: Easy to grow

Planting and care

Eaglewood Care Center, like many other elderly carefacilities in the state, faced high employee injury and turnover rates due to everyday,work related tasks. These tasks include lifting residents, repositioning them and assisting with their many other daily activities. Eagle Wood careThe incidence Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs) in nursing homes is a growingproblem. Constant interaction between patients and employees and the absence ofproper equipment result in many preventable sprains and strains.

• Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Watering: Medium
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Temperature: 280 to 300 degrees C
• Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer

Eagle Wood special featureBorders, cottage gardens, open shade gardens, woodland gardens or naturalized areas. Also a good selection for a hummingbird garden. Continue to water plants after bloom to enjoy the ground cover effect of the attractive foliage.

Eagle Wood uses

Ornamental Use:
The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
To treat unhealed wounds, Leprosy, Skin diseases, used as s anti-venom, to treat eye and ear problems
Culinary Use:
Wood, Extracted oil