Common Name: Temple Pillar
Scientific Name: Polyalthia Longifolia
Height: over 30 ft (over 10 m)
Span: 4–6 ft (1.2 – 1.6 m)
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun Tolerance: Full Sun
ABP Index: 4.0 (Aesthetics 4.0, Solidarity 4.0)
Polyalthia longifolia common name is Temple Pillar. It is mainly native India and Bangladesh. In India and Bangladesh it is called Devadaru. It is a lofty evergreen tree and commonly planted due to its effectiveness in alleviating noise pollution. The tree is known to grow over 30 ft in height. One might mistake it as a tree with effectively no branches, but in fact a Polyalthia allowed to grow grows into a normal large tree with plenty of shade. Fresh leaves are a coppery brown color and are soft and delicate to touch; as the leaves grow older the color becomes a light green and finally a dark green. The leaves are shaped like a lance and have wavy edges. The leaves are larval food plant of the kite swallowtails.In spring the tree is covered with delicate star-like pale green flowers. The flowers last for a short period, usually two to three weeks, are not conspicuous due to their color. Fruit is borne in clusters of 10-20, initially green but turning purple or black when ripe. The leaves are use for ornamental decoration and are used in festivals
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| Temple Pillar : as ornament |
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