Alstonia Scholaris

Category : Trees , Outdoor Plants
Product Code: 32497

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Description

Alstonia scholaris, commonly known as the dita tree, is an evergreen that may grow up to 100 feet tall.

Botanical name of this plant is Alstonia scholaris. Generic name came after botanist, Prof. Alston of Edinburgh. Species name scholaris refers to the fact that the timber of this tree has traditionally been used to make wooden slates for school children. It has rough, grey bark and large leaves that grow in clusters of seven. The flowers are small and greenish-yellow in color. The fruits are thin pods that can grow up to 20 inches long. The sap of the tree is sticky and bitter.

Common Name	Dita tree, devil tree.
Maximum Reachable Height	100 feet.
Flower Colour	The fragnant flowers are greenish white
Bloom Time	Late autumn to Early winter
Difficulty Level	Easy

Care And Nurture

It grows better under moist, warm climate but cannot stand water logging.
Recommended for planting in parks, gardens and inside lawns. Suitable for avenue planting.

Watering

Water the plant when the soil feels dry to touch .Water Moderately in the summer and reduce watering for the winter & rainy season
Keep the soil moist but not logged.

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