Asopalav Tree (Polyalthia longifolia), Kandy, Sri Lanka

''Polyalthia longifolia'' is a lofty evergreen tree, native to India, commonly planted due to its effectiveness in alleviating noise pollution. It exhibits symmetrical pyramidal growth with willowy weeping pendulous branches and long narrow lanceolate leaves with undulate margins. The tree is known to grow over 30 ft in height.

Polyalthia longifolia is sometimes incorrectly identified as the Ashoka tree because of the close resemblance of both trees.

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