23/03/2026
The Bagras tree (Eucalyptus deglupta), or Rainbow Eucalyptus, is a stunning native Philippine tree found mainly in Mindanao's rainforests. Known as the Philippines' most colorful tree, it displays vertical streaks of green, blue, purple, and orange as its bark peels. It is a fast-growing, tall species used for timber, reforestation, and paper pulp.
Key Facts about the Bagras Tree:
Appearance: The multicolored bark changes seasonally. When the bark sheds, it reveals bright green, which ages into streaks of blue, purple, orange, and maroon.
Native Habitat: Native to Mindanao in the Philippines, it thrives in wet, humid, and low-elevation rainforests, along with parts of Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
Fast Growth: It is one of the world's fastest-growing trees, with studies showing they can grow up to 10 feet per year, says YouTube users.
Uses: Due to its fast growth, it is heavily used for pulpwood in paper production, as well as for plywood and furniture making,
Medicinal Uses: Leaves are sometimes used for tea to treat coughs, or as an antiseptic gargle,
Conservation Status: While not heavily threatened in the Philippines, it holds a vulnerable status worldwide, notes One Earth