Alstonia Scholaris Plants

Variety Information & Cultivation Guide

Alstonia Scholaris (Saptaparni/Devil Tree) is a tall evergreen tree with distinctive whorled leaf arrangements and pagoda-like branching. Widely used as an avenue and park tree in urban landscaping across India. Fast-growing—reaches 15–20m in 8–10 years. Wood is used in pencil manufacturing and coffin making. White fragrant flowers bloom in autumn. Low maintenance once established.