This large tree has a solitary smooth brown trunk with upright branches that become pendant and form a broad conical habit. It has glossy dark green lanced-shaped leaves and the small star-shaped greenish flowers appear in clusters during spring. 

Hardiness zones 10 to 12 

Polyalthia longifolia is naturally found from India to Sri Lanka growing in lowland rainforests in well drained organic rich moist soil. It prefers a wind protected sunny position with high humidity but will tolerate drier conditions but is frost and drought tender

The Mast Tree is grown for its habit and is planted in large gardens or parks as a lawn specimen. The 'pendula' form is commonly planted along borders for screening or around buildings and is used in avenue plantings. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and is suitable for coastal regions. It is also used for street planting or around commercial sites. ID 2982

Polyalthia (pol-ee-al-FE-ah) longifolia (long-ee-FOL-ea)

Annonaceae (AN-on-AY-see-ee)