The living technicolor dream of Mindanao finds a home in the heart of Makati’s concrete park.
Did you know that one of the most colorful trees in the world is actually a Filipino native? Meet the Bagras.Â
Spotted recently at Ayala Triangle Gardens, this vibrant Rainbow Eucalyptus—known locally as Bagras or Binacag —is a true Filipino native. While it looks like urban street art, those colors are 100% organic.
Where does it get its colors? As the bark sheds in patches throughout the year, it reveals a fresh green layer. Over time, that trunk turns into a beautiful display of oranges, blues, and purples, creating a masterpiece in the middle of the city.
ÂÂThese neon streaks are actually a botanical defense mechanism; as the outer bark peels away, the underlying chlorophyll is exposed to air and light, causing it to oxidize into a vivid spectrum of violet, green, and fiery orange.
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