Botanical name: Monoon longifolium. Category: Trees. Cultivated in Indian gardens, parks or landscapes where climate and space suit the species; check local native/invasive status and municipal planting guidance. Best season: Year-round; monsoon preferred. Mature/retail size: 5–6 ft sapling. Light: Sun to partial shade. Water: Moderate. Landscape use: screening, vertical accent, avenue. Care/notes: Narrow, upright form; not the true Ashoka tree.