Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
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Types
Saraca asoca
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical forests
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
SARACA indica
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Saraca इंडिका
Ayers Pear
In German
SARACA indica
Ayers Birne
In French
Saraca indica
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
indica Saraca
Ayers pera
In Greek
Saraca indica
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Saraca indica
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Saraca indica
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Saraca indica
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Ashoka and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Ashoka and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Ashoka and Ayers Pear. Ashoka doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Ashoka does not have fragrant flowers. Ashoka has allergic reactions like and Ayers Pear 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 Ashoka and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ashoka and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Ashoka and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Ashoka and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ashoka is Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Ashoka and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Ashoka and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Ashoka and Ayers Pear
Care of Ashoka and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.