Angsana Tree, SentosaMohd Yusri Abdullah, 64, gardenerWith its girth of 10.2m, the biggest angsana tree in Singapore stands at the entrance ofShangri La Rasa Sentosa Resort. The tree is believed to be planted in the 1880s by theBritish when the artillery battalion was stationed on Blakang Mati, Sentosa’s old name.For the past 22 years, Mr Yusri has been a caretaker for this tree, regularly checking itsfallen leaves to note if they are spotted, which is a sign of the fatal “Angsana Wilt” fungal disease.
