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Monoon longifolium, also known as False Ashoka or Mast Tree - $400 (West Palm Beach)
condition:
excellent
size / dimensions:
10-14’
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Key Characteristics
Appearance: Tall, straight trunk with smooth, grey-brown bark; long, narrow, glossy green leaves with wavy edges; weeping, columnar crown.
Size: Can grow up to 20 meters (65 feet) tall.
Flowers: Small, pale green, star-like flowers appear in clusters in spring.
Common Names: False Ashoka, Mast Tree, Glodogan Tiang.
Scientific Name: Polyalthia longifolia (synonym).
Uses and Significance
Ornamental: Popular for formal gardens, roadside planting, and as a hedge/screen due to its neat, formal shape.
Cultural: Sacred in Hinduism; leaves used in wreaths and decorations for festivals and weddings.
Timber: Wood used for pencils, boxes, and matches; tall trunks used for ship masts.
Medicinal: Bark and leaf extracts used in traditional medicine for various ailments, and studied for antimicrobial and other properties.
Growing Conditions
Light: Full sun.
Water: Moderate; prefers soil to dry out slightly between waterings.
Soil: Adaptable to many soil types, prefers well-draining, moist loamy soil.
Hardiness Zones: Best in USDA Zones 10a-12b.
Growth: Fast-growing and drought-tolerant once established.