Profitable Fast Growing Trees - Gmelina arborea, Melia Dubia, Bamboo, Casuarina

With thousands of tree species growing worldwide, only a small number are considered valuable to the commercial timber industry.

Fast Growing Timber Trees:

1. Gmelina arborea (Kumil, Kumula maram in Tamil):

Gmelina arborea is a fast growing tree. It is used in constructions, furniture, carriages, sports, musical instruments and artificial limbs. It can grow moderate to large height up to 30 m with girth of 1.2 to 4. It can be harvested in 8-10 years.
Gmelina Arborea ( Kumil, White teak, Gamar)
Gmelina Arborea( Kumil , Sagwan) Pictures

2. Melia dubia - (Malai Vembu in Tamil):

Melia Dubia is fast growing tree and it can be cultivated in all types of soil and requiring a low supply of water. Melia dubia has the unique feature of growing to 40 feet within 2 years from planting and can be mechanically pruned and harvested. It is used in plywood, match industries. Melia dubia (Malai Vembu)