Indian Mast

Botanical Name: Monoon longifolium (syn. Polyalthia longifolia)

Common Names: False Ashoka, Indian Mast Tree, Weeping Mast Tree

False Ashoka is a striking, ultra-narrow evergreen tree that brings an elegant tropical vibe to the garden. It grows like a vertical green column with beautiful weeping branches and long, wavy-edged glossy leaves. It is perfect for tight garden boundaries, driveway avenues, or as a highly effective noise and wind barrier that takes up minimal ground space.

Features:

Ideal prune height range: 4-10m

pH growing conditions: 5.5 to 7.5

Shade or full sun: Full sun to part shade

Minimum pot year 5: 45L pot

Grown for ornamental form and privacy screening.

False Ashoka trees grow with a symmetrical, pyramidal habit that naturally stays slender. The new leaves emerge a stunning coppery-bronze color before changing to a rich, glossy green. While it thrives in warm, frost-free locations, it adapts well to a variety of soils—including moderate clay, provided it has decent drainage. Give it deep water during hot summer spells to keep the weeping foliage looking lush and vibrant.

Interesting Notes:

The tree is widely known as the Mast Tree because its remarkably straight, strong trunk was historically used to build masts for sailing ships.

Because of its tight, neat vertical growth, it behaves like a tropical version of a Mediterranean pencil pine, providing dense screening without creeping out into your yard.

Limited stock. Pickup from Parkwood, WA. Delivery to Perth Metro only.

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