Balsa Wood

Balsa Wood

Ochroma pyramidale, commonly known as the balsa tree (also O. lagopus), is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family, Malvaceae. It is a large, fast-growing tree that can grow up to 30 m (100 ft) tall. Balsa wood is a very lightweight material with many uses. Balsa trees are native to southern Brazil and Bolivia north to southern Mexico. A member of the mallow family, O. pyramidale is native to southern Brazil and northern to southern Mexico, but is now found in many other countries (Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Thailand, Solomon Islands). It is a pioneer plant, which establishes itself in clearings in forests, either man-made or where trees have fallen, or in abandoned agricultural fields. 

Balsa Wood

Balsa Wood

Balsa Wood

Balsa Wood

Balsa Wood

Balsa Wood

Balsa Wood

Balsa Wood

Balsa Wood

Balsa Wood