Description
Description for Alstonia scholaris variegated
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.
Planting and care
warm climate
Caring for Alstonia scholaris variegated
- It grows better under moist, warm climate but cannot stand water logging.
Typical uses of Alstonia scholaris variegated
Special features: Bodhi by first Lord Buddha is said to have used Alstonia scholaris as the tree for achieving enlightenment.
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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