Stage 1: The Sapling
0–1 Years | Root awakening. Long-term asset seed.Where the legacy begins.
”Your tree begins as a one-year-old Aquilaria sapling, planted in ethically managed plantations under tropical canopy. At this stage, its value is symbolic—an early entry into a long-yielding biological asset. Investor Insight: Entry-level investment, No revenue yet, Long-term holding strategy
Stage 2: The Growth Phase
1–5 Years | Vegetative growth. Portfolio upgrade.
“Growing roots, gaining resilience.” The tree focuses on vegetative growth—building its structure and strength. During this time, Two Hornbills ensures optimal conditions with organic care and soil monitoring. Investor Insight: No resin formation yet, Trees grow in value, but aren’t yet monetizable,
Stage 3: Maturity & Inoculation
5–7 Years | Resin initiation. Inoculation begins.
“The awakening of potential.” Your tree is now ready for artificial inoculation—a sustainable, time-tested technique that stimulates resin formation by mimicking natural stress. Resin begins forming within 6–12 months. Investor Insight: You may choose to inoculate or hold longer, Tree begins to appreciate significantly in value, Investment shifts from passive to active yield preparation
Stage 4: Resin Development
7–30+ Years | Oud forms within. Value appreciation.
“Where time becomes value.” Once inoculated, the tree begins producing agarwood resin—slowly, silently. The longer it matures, the richer the resin, the higher the market value. Tree Classifications: 7–10 Years: Early-stage yield (lower resin content), 15–20 Years: Mid-resin yield (ideal for blending, incense), 30+ Years: High-grade resin, luxury oud oil, rare wood chips Investor Insight: Trees can be sold or harvested anytime after age 10, Longer maturity = premium returns, Portfolio value peaks with age and quality of resin
Stage 5: Harvest
Post-10 Years | Resin-rich heartwood. Strategic exit choice.
“The sacred release.” Once your tree reaches your desired stage, you choose to harvest. Our skilled harvesters extract the resin-rich heartwood, preserving every gram of value. Investor Decision: Harvest Now: Proceed to product processing, Sell Tree (As-Is): List tree in marketplace (pre-harvest value), Reinvest: Use returns to acquire younger trees
Stage 6: Processing & Distillation
2–3 Months | Chips & oud oil. Product realization.
“From wood to wealth.” After harvest, your tree enters a traditional artisan processing cycle. Timeline: Wood Sorting & Grading: 3–6 weeks, Oud Oil Distillation: 6–8 weeks (using hydro or steam methods), You Receive: Agarwood Chips: Sold as incense or raw wood, Oud Oil: Packaged, traceable, ready for wholesale or luxury resale, Investor Insight: Processing timeline: 8–10 weeks post-harvest You receive products or proceeds shortly after We handle end-to-end supply chain sales if preferred
Stage 7: Monetization Options
You choose your returns.
Once the oil and chips are produced, you can select how you monetize your yield: 1. Product Delivery Receive your chips and oil, beautifully packaged with blockchain-based certification of origin. 2. Marketplace Sale Let Two Hornbills sell your products via our luxury oud buyer network. 3. Reinvestment Model Use your returns to buy new trees or upgrade your portfolio into higher-aged assets. Expected ROI Windows: 10–15 Year Tree: Moderate return (starter-grade oil & chips), 20–25 Year Tree: High-end return (niche perfumery market), 30+ Year Tree: Luxury asset tier (premium oud oil, rare wood grade),