Saptaparni Tree Plant

Also Known As

• Alstonia scholaris
• Devil Tree
• Blackboard Tree
• Indian Alstonia

How to Care?

  Sunlight

• Full Sunlight

Water

• Twice a week

  Location

• Outdoor

Maintenance

• Low care

  Size

• 4 Feet

Season

• All season

Fragrance

• Yes

Specialty

• Beautiful nighttime fragrance

The Saptaparni is a beautiful evergreen tree known for its straight growth, glossy green leaves arranged in whorls, and most importantly, its small, fragrant flowers that release a sweet and pleasant fragrance, especially during the night. This wonderful nighttime fragrance is one of the main reasons people choose Saptaparni for gardens, open spaces, farmhouses, and landscapes. When in bloom, the fragrance can spread noticeably around the surrounding area, creating a lovely experience during evening and nighttime.

As the plant grows, Saptaparni develops into a tall and graceful tree with dense green foliage, making it suitable for larger gardens, campuses, entrances, and open landscapes. It is a warm-climate tree that can grow quite large with time, so giving it sufficient space is important. If you’re buying Saptaparni mainly for its fragrance, the young plant may not flower immediately; flowering generally comes as the plant matures and growing conditions become suitable.