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Alstonia scholaris variegated - Plant

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Description

The Alstonia scholaris is a glabrous tree and grows up to 40 m (130 ft) tall. Its mature bark is grayish and its young branches are copiously marked with lenticel

It grows better under moist, warm climate but cannot stand water logging. Recommended for planting in parks, gardens and inside lawns. It has been extensively planted in India. Also seems to grow well in hot dry regions. Plants should be planted at a distance 6 meters from each other.

Bodhi by first Lord Buddha is said to have used Alstonia scholaris as the tree for achieving enlightenment.It grows better under moist, warm climate but cannot stand water logging. Recommended for planting in parks, gardens and inside lawns. It has been extensively planted in India.

Also seems to grow well in hot dry regions. Plants should be planted at a distance 6 meters from each other.

Plant Specifications

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name Alstonia Variegated, commonly called blackboard tree, devil tree, ditabark, milkwood-pine, white cheesewood
Marathi - Satvin Variegated
Maximum Reachable Height grows up to 40 m (130 ft) tall
Flower Colour white
Bloom Time all year around

Planting and care

It grows better under moist, warm climate but cannot stand water logging.

Alstonia scholaris variegated care

warm climate

Soil moist

Alstonia scholaris variegated special feature

Bodhi by first Lord Buddha is said to have used Alstonia scholaris as the tree for achieving enlightenment.

Alstonia scholaris variegated uses

Culinary Use:

  • The wood of Alstonia scholaris has been recommended for the manufacture of pencils, as it is suitable in nature and the tree grows rapidly and is easy to cultivate
  • In Sri Lanka its light wood is used for coffins
  • In other areas the wood close to the root is very light and of white color, and is used for net floats, household utensils, trenchers, corks, etc

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is another name for a Alstonia scholaris variegated ?

Alstonia scholaris variegated is commonly known as Alstonia Variegated, commonly called blackboard tree, devil tree, ditabark, milkwood-pine, white cheesewood
Marathi - Satvin Variegated

How tall do Alstonia scholaris variegated grow?

On average Alstonia scholaris variegated grows grows up to 40 m (130 ft) tall

What color are Alstonia scholaris variegated ?

A Alstonia scholaris variegated plant bears flowers of color white

When Alstonia scholaris variegated blooms?

With enough light, Alstonia scholaris variegated may produce white flowers in all year around

What kind of soil does a Alstonia scholaris variegated need?

A Alstonia scholaris variegated prefers moist

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Sonia chatwal
Does best in rich, well-draining soil.

Does best in rich, well-draining soil.

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Prashanth K V
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Please make sure that the communication is clear, and free of errors

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Neha Tiwari
Attractive plants for pot culture

Attractive plants for pot culture

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Narendra Kumar Sharma
Exceptional quality

The quality of the plants was exceptional

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Gaurav Narwania
Plants are alive but flowers have not come out as yet.

Plants are alive but flowers have not come out as yet.

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