Khaya (African Mahogany)


Clonal Solutions Australia is currently commercialising a suite of Khaya senegalensis (KS) clones developed by a collaborative tree improvement program conducted jointly by the Queensland DPI&F and the Northern Territory DPIF&M.

Khaya senegalensis is a highly desirable species for forestry plantations in the monsoon and dry tropics of northern Australia since it is:

  • drought hardy,
  • termite resistant, and
  • produces high grade timber.

Seed-grown plants commonly produce trees of poor form. The tree improvement program aims to select clones with improved form, and particularly a clean straight bole suitable for sawn logs.

Improved KS clones were released to Clonal Solutions for commercialisation in late 2008.

Plants are supplied in Quickpots™ in 40 cell Hiko trays (or in the pot size of your choice), sun hardened and ready to plant.

Transport: As a guide, plants are dispatched in pallet-lots (approximately 6,000 plants) or semi-trailer loads (approximately 150,000 plants).

Contact us for availability of KS clones.