Amur Maple

Ashoka

About Amur Maple and Ashoka

Amur Maple

Ashoka

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Eastern Europe, Western Asia

Southeastern Asia, India

Types

Saraca asoca

Number of Varieties

201

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Habitat

disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas

Forests, Subtropical forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-710-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

12-10

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm850.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm1,220.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Green, Ivory

Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Crimson

Dark Red, Dark Salmon

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Pink, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil

Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Keep Slightly Dry

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade

Pruning

Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai

organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent

Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Bark, Leaves

Other Uses

As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes

Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Acer ginnala

SARACA indica

Common Name

Amur Maple

Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree

In Hindi

अमुर मेपल

Saraca इंडिका

In German

Amur-Ahorn

SARACA indica

In French

érable de l'Amour

Saraca indica

In Spanish

arce de Amur

indica Saraca

In Greek

Amur Maple

Saraca indica

In Portuguese

de bordo amur

Saraca indica

In Polish

klon amur

Saraca indica

In Latin

amur acernis

Saraca indica

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Fabales

Family

Aceraceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Acer

Saraca

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Detarieae

Subfamily

Hippocastanoideae

Number of Species

1284

1 27800

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Properties of Amur Maple and Ashoka

Wondering what are the properties of Amur Maple and Ashoka? We provide you with everything About Amur Maple and Ashoka. Amur Maple doesn't have thorns and Ashoka doesn't have thorns. Also Amur Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Amur Maple has allergic reactions like and Ashoka has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Amur Maple and Ashoka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Amur Maple and Ashoka

Season and care of Amur Maple and Ashoka is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Ashoka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Ashoka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral.

Amur Maple and Ashoka Physical Information

Amur Maple and Ashoka physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Ashoka are as follows:

Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper

Care of Amur Maple and Ashoka

Care of Amur Maple and Ashoka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.