Ashoka Tree, Polyalthia longifolia

Description for Polyalthia longifolia, Ashok Tree
Plant height: 15 – 23 inches
Plant spread: 4 – 8 inches
It grows natively in warm humid climates of Pakistan, India, Myanmar, and Malaysia and belongs to the Fabaceae family. Ashoka is ever-green, slender but slow-growing flowering tree. It is easy-to-grow, an easy-to-prune tree that flowers abundantly and produces a compact shaped canopy – an ideal candidate as a house-plant or a lawn tree.

Common name(s): Ashoka Tree, Buddha Tree, Indian mast tree, and Indian Fir tree
Flower colours: Green
Bloom time: Spring
Max reachable height: Up to 20 m
Difficulty to grow: Easy to grow
Planting and care
Ashoka tree propagated by seeds. The seeds retain their viability for one season only and should be sown in August.

Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.
Soil: well-drained and organic soil.
Water: Moderately
Temperature: 20 to 35 degree C
Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer.
Caring for Polyalthia longifolia
Watering should be done early in the morning when the soil feels to dry.
After fertilizer application, water should be given to plant.
Harvesting
NA

Typical uses of Polyalthia longifolia
Special features: This evergreen, tall and slender tree grows symmetrically and produces fresh and shining green foliage.

Culinary use: NA

Ornamental use: Landscape uses for Ashoka tree, lining a stately driveway beside a tall house privacy screen, tall hedge, architectural accent, noise pollution screen.

Medicinal use: Ashoka tree has many medicinal uses. The bark is used in traditional medicines to cure a number of gynecological problems. The pulp of flowers is used as a remedy for dysentery.
Note: Use only after consulting the specialist.