Schima wallichii, commonly known as Needlewood Tree, is an evergreen tree native to the montane forests and mixed broadleaf-coniferous woodlands of Southeast Asia, including the Himalayas, Indochina, and southern China. It can reach a height of 20-30 feet (6-9 meters) and a width of 10-20 feet (3-6.1 meters), with a dense, rounded canopy. The Needlewood Tree is known for its glossy, dark green leaves and its white, fragrant flowers that bloom in the spring, which are followed by woody, brown fruit capsules. The flowers are moderately showy and attract pollinators.

The Needlewood Tree is valued for its ornamental features, including its attractive foliage and springtime floral display. It is used in tropical and subtropical landscapes for shade, as a specimen tree, or in mixed plantings. It requires consistently moist soil, but is somewhat adaptable to different soil types, provided they have good drainage. While it thrives in full sun to part shade, it benefits from some protection from the hottest afternoon sun in warmer climates. There are no major disease or pest issues, but it is not tolerant of frost, limiting its use in colder regions.CC BY-SA 4.0