Blackboard Tree (Alstonia Scholaris) is a perennial tree in the Apocynaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Alstonia scholaris is a large evergreen tropical tree native to southern China, tropical Asia, and Australasia, widely recognized for its medicinal, ornamental, and timber value.