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In the past it was customary to also plant wind breakers for controlling premature fruit falls by the frequent storms occurring during the change of wet to slightly dry seasons, especially on the Banda islands. The Dutch scientists suggested the use of the tall-growing Canarium trees (Canarium commune or indicum), known locally as pohon kenari, because albiza trees, used in tea estates, provide too much shade, which should be avoided in nutmeg farms. Some shade is still necessary, which is provided by the kenari trees that grow 40 to 50 m tall.
The islands of Lontor, Banda Neira and Ai have supported extensive nutmeg and kenari (Canarium indicum) plantations since the 1600s.
In the past it was customary to also plant wind breakers for controlling premature fruit falls by the frequent storms occurring during the change of wet to slightly dry seasons, especially on the Banda islands. The Dutch scientists suggested the use of the tall-growing Canarium trees (Canarium commune or indicum), known locally as pohon kenari, because albiza trees, used in tea estates, provide too much shade, which should be avoided in nutmeg farms. Some shade is still necessary, which is provided by the kenari trees that grow 40 to 50 m tall.
