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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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Photos (88)

Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — Its non-invasive roots and minimal maintenance needs make it an impeccable choice for urban settings, image 73
Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — or in narrow garden beds where vertical structure is desired; and hang in a pendulous fashion, image 74
Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — tree for full; it benefits from regular watering during the first growing season to develop a deep, image 75
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 78
Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — The Mast Tree (Polyalthia longifolia 'Pendula') is an elegant evergreen; its pendulous, wavy-edged, image 76
Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — perfect for vertical emphasis in a landscape; reaches an approximate mature height of 30 to 45 feet, image 77
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 83
Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — weeping foliage and its architectural elegance; ideal for framing gardens or as a focal point, image 84
Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — Its pendulous, wavy-edged leaves, richly green, create a dense, feathery appearance; tree for full, image 79
Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — Thrives in USDA zones 10-11, relishes full sun to partial shade, and prefers well-drained soil, image 80
Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — Ideal for screening and ornamental use; achieving lengths of about 6 to 12 inches, image 81
Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — scientifically known as Polyalthia longifolia 'Pendula'; making it appropriate for arid climates or, image 82
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 86
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 87
Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — ideal for framing gardens or as a focal point; importantly, these leaves emit minimal litter, making it, image 85
Mast Tree (Polyalthia Longifolia Pendula) — glossy leaves are lance-shaped, image 88

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