[1] The species of the tree is unclear, but it was either Hopea sangal[2] or Sindora wallichii.
It has been recorded that Changi was named after Neobalanocarpus heimii by the legendary botanist H.N.
The Changi Tree started appearing on maps at around 1888.
The tree was a major landmark due to its height.
[3] In February 1942, during World War II, the tree was cut in order to prevent the Japanese from using the tree as a ranging point.