Mast Tree

Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula

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Overview

The Mast Tree (Polyalthia longifolia 'Pendula') is an elegant evergreen, perfect for vertical emphasis in a landscape. It grows to about 30-40 feet tall with a slim, columnar form about 4-5 feet wide. Its pendulous, wavy-edged leaves, richly green, create a dense, feathery appearance. Thrives in USDA zones 10-11, relishes full sun to partial shade, and prefers well-drained soil. Ideal for screening and ornamental use.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 10–11Climate Subtropical

Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — scientifically known as Polyalthia longifolia 'Pendula'

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 10–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 30–40 Ft.
Mature width: 4–6 Ft.

Classification

Family: Annonaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — The Mast Tree (Polyalthia longifolia 'Pendula') is an elegant evergreen; its pendulous, wavy-edged, image 51

Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — or in narrow garden beds where vertical structure is desired; and hang in a pendulous fashion

Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — tree for full; it benefits from regular watering during the first growing season to develop a deep rooted system

Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — It grows to about 30-40 feet tall with a slim, columnar form about 4-5 feet wide; the inconspicuous, image 53

Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — Ideal for screening and ornamental use; achieving lengths of about 6 to 12 inches, image 56

Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — perfect for vertical emphasis in a landscape; reaches an approximate mature height of 30 to 45 feet, image 52

Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — Its pendulous, wavy-edged leaves, richly green, create a dense, feathery appearance; tree for full, image 54

Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — Thrives in USDA zones 10-11, relishes full sun to partial shade, and prefers well-drained soil, image 55

Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — scientifically known as Polyalthia longifolia 'Pendula'; making it appropriate for arid climates or, image 57

Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — renowned for its graceful; it grows to about 30-40 feet tall with a slim, columnar form about 4-5 feet, image 58

Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — glossy leaves are lance-shaped, image 63

Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — and hang in a pendulous fashion; perfect for vertical emphasis in a landscape, image 65

Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — weeping foliage and its architectural elegance; ideal for framing gardens or as a focal point, image 59

Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — ideal for framing gardens or as a focal point; importantly, these leaves emit minimal litter, making it, image 60

Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — reaches an approximate mature height of 30 to 45 feet with a narrow spread of only 4 to 5 feet; or in, image 61

Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — truly embodying an upright form akin to a ship's mast.<br><br>Its dark green; ideal for screening and, image 62

Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — achieving lengths of about 6 to 12 inches; this species is notably drought-tolerant once established, image 64

Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — dancing delicately with the wind; weeping foliage and its architectural elegance, image 66

Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — Importantly, these leaves emit minimal litter, making it an attractive option for tidy landscapes, image 67

Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — making it appropriate for arid climates or areas with water usage concerns; ensure the site offers, image 71

Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — ensure the site offers well-drained soil and full to partial sun exposure; thrives in USDA zones 10-11, image 69

Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — This species is notably drought-tolerant once established; truly embodying an upright form akin to a, image 70

Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — The inconspicuous pale green flowers may not be flashy; its non-invasive roots and minimal maintenance, image 68

Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — It benefits from regular watering during the first growing season to develop a deep rooted system; the, image 72

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