Ashoka

Black Birch

About Ashoka and Black Birch

Ashoka

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia, India

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Saraca asoca

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

140

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Habitat

Forests, Subtropical forests

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-154-9

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

9-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

850.00 cm2,133.60 cm

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Red, Dark Salmon

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Pink, Copper

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

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

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

organic fertlizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

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

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SARACA indica

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

Saraca इंडिका

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

SARACA indica

Schwarze Birke

In French

Saraca indica

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

indica Saraca

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

Saraca indica

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Saraca indica

Bétula Preto

In Polish

Saraca indica

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Saraca indica

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Fagales

Family

Fabaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Saraca

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Detarieae

Subfamily

Number of Species

440

1 27800

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Properties of Ashoka and Black Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Ashoka and Black Birch? We provide you with everything About Ashoka and Black Birch. Ashoka doesn't have thorns and Black Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Ashoka does not have fragrant flowers. Ashoka has allergic reactions like and Black Birch 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 Black Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Ashoka and Black Birch

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

Ashoka and Black Birch Physical Information

Ashoka and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and Black Birch are as follows:

Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Ashoka and Black Birch

Care of Ashoka and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.