CATEGORY – Tree

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 10 to 12 inches
3.Watering – When the topsoil begins to dry
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 30 to 50 feet
3.Leaves Color – Glossy green with weeping effect
4.Flowers – Small, pale green, mildly fragrant
5.Type – Avenue tree, landscaping, screening plant
6.Feed – Organic compost every 2 months during growing season
7.Watering – Regular; allow topsoil to dry slightly between watering
8.Soil – Well-draining, fertile loam or sandy soil
9.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 68°F–100°F (20°C–38°C)

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Select a spot with good sunlight and well-drained soil.
2.Dig a hole twice the size of the net pot.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) upright into the hole.
4.Backfill with soil and gently press to stabilize.
5.Water thoroughly after planting.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Polyalthia longifolia
2.Common names: Ashoka Tree, Mast Tree, Indian Fir Tree
3.Hindi: अशोक वृक्ष (Ashok Vriksh)
4.Tamil: தேவதாரு மரம் (Tēvatāru Maram)
5.Telugu: ఆశోక చెట్టు (Āśōka Cheṭṭu)
6.Kannada: ಆಶೋಕ ಮರ (Āśōka Mara)
7.Marathi: अशोक झाड (Ashok Jhāḍ)
8.Malayalam: അശോക മരം (Ashoka Maram)