[MineOffedOvex]

Well, I looked at that web inserted by Mr. Don & and read your comment Mel...no doubt that yellow blossomed tree is the national FLOWER of Thailand...from your description of that tree Mel, I see only one redeeming value for it, that would be medicinal properties of it, as for flagpoles and other usage in construction....not knowing sturdiness of the tree can`t say one way or another, but Oaks & Cedars are legendary hardwood trees for such purposes....As for Orchids what is their main use that they are cultivated and exported so much?....is it for perfumes?..or just for decorational purpose?....Do orchids smell nice,....can`t tell that from pics