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Saga (Adenanthera pavonina)
The Saga Tree is a deciduous tree that grows up to 20m tall. It is hardy, fast-growing, and low-maintenance. It has a large spreading crown, making it suitable for providing shade in large gardens. The characteristic scarlet seeds are known for their uniform weight: 4 seeds make up 1 gram. Because of this, they were used widely in the past as weight measures for gold and silver.
An Enchanted Evening With Andrea Bocelli
The renowned Italian tenor thrilled audiences at the Singapore Botanic Gardens with an unforgettable night of music, at the YTL Concert of Celebration 2010.