Tahiti Chestnut A medium sized evergreen tree that grows up to 30 m in height, with a crown diameter of 4–6 m. Likely from eastern Malesia. The seed is edible when cooked and is among the most important nut species in the Pacific. The wood is also used for crafts, tool handles, canoes and light construction. Currently, Tahiti Chestnut is the only edible and culturally important species in the genus Inocarpus. This species of tree was introduced into the Gardens in 1876 and this specimen most likely dates back to the original introduction. This Heritage Tree had a girth of 4m when measured in Year 2005. Unique ID for Heritage Tree HT 2005-138 Location Found in Singapore Botanic Gardens, behind Jacob Ballas Children's Garden Carpark Get Directions Heritage Tree Information Scientific name Inocarpus fagifer Common name Tahiti Chestnut Girth 4.44 m @ 1.3 m height Height 14.4 m
