Seedlings of the Sari Ashoka tree about 60-90 cm

🌿 Scientific name: Polyalthia longifolia 🌳 Common name: Ashoka tree – False Ashoka (also known as: Indian flag tree) 🟢 Type and use: Evergreen tree, with narrow vertical growth, planted for decorative and architectural coordination purposes, especially in corridors, building entrances, and along roadsides. Resembles Italian cypress in shape, but with soft, gracefully hanging leaves, and is considered one of the most beautiful vertical trees in the world. 🌞 Environment and light: – Grows in full sun – Tolerates partial shade but prefers direct sunlight – Loves strong light and fresh air 🌡️ Temperature: – Tolerates high heat up to 45°C – Does not tolerate strong frost (prefers above 5°C) – Ideal for hot and semi-tropical climates like coastal and southern regions of the Kingdom 🌱 Soil: – Thrives in sandy, clay, or mixed soil – Essential condition: good drainage – Tolerates relatively poor soil – Suitable pH: 6.0 – 7.5 💧 Watering: – Water regularly in the first year – After establishment: tolerates relative drought – Water every 7–10 days in summer, reduce in winter 🌾 Fertilization: – Organic fertilizer in winter – Balanced NPK fertilizer (like 20-20-20) every 2–3 months during the growing season – Can be supported with iron to improve leaf color 🌸 Flowering: – Blooms in spring or early summer – Small greenish-yellowish flowers, not eye-catching – Main ornamental feature comes from leaf shape and growth symmetry ✂️ Pruning: – Rarely needs pruning, as its natural shape is vertical and regular – Can remove lower branches if planted as a standalone tree – Light pruning in winter if necessary 🌱 Propagation: – By seeds (relatively slow) – By terminal cuttings in greenhouses – Grows well in large pots during the first years 🐛 Common pests and diseases: – Very resistant – Sometimes affected by scale insects or aphids, especially in dense shade – Pesticides needed only in rare cases 🌿 Aesthetic and functional features: – Long, shiny, elegantly hanging leaves – Naturally vertical shape without intervention – Often planted instead of cypress or ficus due to fast growth and attractive form – Does not shed many leaves on the ground, clean and suitable for public gardens and corridors 📏 Final size: – Height: 10–20 meters – Diameter: 1–2 meters (very narrow vertical growth) – Widely used in vertical landscape planning 📐 Recommended planting distances: Use | Distance between trees Corridors or fence sides | 1.5 to 2 meters Single group | 2.5 – 3 meters between each tree In front of buildings / architectural coordination | 1.5 – 2.5 meters depending on aesthetic goal 📌 Additional notes: – Not planted to produce broad shade, but ideal for vertical privacy blocking – Considered a beautiful alternative to Italian cypress in hot areas – Not suitable for planting in frozen or sharply cold places