Initially C. sappan grows straight but at about 2.5 m height, the branches start to droop and entwine with branches of
nearby trees to form thickets, generally free from undergrowth. After the tree is felled the stump sprouts profusely
within 2 weeks. For use as dyewood the tree is harvested every 6-8 years and for firewood every 3-4 years when the
trunk has attained 5-6 cm diameter. The tree is cut about 1 m above the ground to allow sprouts to grow from the
stump.