Mast Tree 25G

Mast Tree in 25-Gallon Pot available in Jupiter, FL

Vertical elegance meets tropical charm with the Mast Tree (Polyalthia longifolia), a slender, evergreen column that brings height and symmetry to South Florida gardens. Native to India and sometimes called the “False Ashoka,” this tree is prized for its tidy, narrow form, soft cascading leaves, and quiet grace. Perfect as a living privacy screen, formal accent, or vertical focal point in tight spaces.

This 25-gallon size offers a young yet impactful tree that’s ready to make a strong architectural statement in your landscape.

Care & Growing Info (Optimized for South Florida):

• Sunlight: Full sun is best for dense, upright growth. Tolerates partial shade but may become less compact.

• Watering: Moderate. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce frequency. Avoid soggy conditions.

• Soil: Prefers well-drained, loamy or sandy soil with slightly acidic to neutral pH. Tolerates poor soils once established.

• Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced slow-release fertilizer 2–3 times per year. Micronutrients like magnesium help maintain lush green color.

• Growth Habit: Tall, narrow columnar form with dense, weeping foliage. In a 25-gallon pot, tree is typically 6–8 feet tall. In-ground, it can reach 30–40 feet tall and stay under 5 feet wide.

• Temperature: USDA Zones 10–11. Handles South Florida heat and humidity well. Frost-sensitive—protect when young.

• Maintenance: Very low. No pruning needed unless shaping is desired. Naturally maintains its columnar form.

Foliage Notes:
Glossy, lance-shaped leaves hang in soft, downward layers that flutter gently in the breeze. Evergreen and clean—a fantastic low-litter tree.

Medicinal & Nutritional Benefits:
Traditionally used in Indian folk medicine for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Extracts from bark and leaves are studied for wound healing and potential antioxidant effects, but it is not typically used medicinally in U.S. gardens.

Ideal For:

• Narrow spaces needing vertical interest

• Privacy screens or noise buffers

• Formal tropical gardens

• Driveways, walkways, and poolside plantings

• Low-maintenance, high-impact landscapes

Plant Classification:

• Scientific Name: Polyalthia longifolia

• Plant Type: Tropical ornamental tree

• Family: Annonaceae (custard apple family)

• Class: Dicot

• Growth Form: Broadleaf evergreen perennial

  • Evergreen: Retains glossy green leaves year-round

  • Perennial: Long-lived with consistent growth in warm climates

  • Broadleaf: Long, lance-shaped leaves that soften its vertical structure

• Container Size: 25-gallon pot

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