Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Cedars
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical forests
River side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Red, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Copper
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SARACA indica
ULMUS crassifolia
Common Name
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
Cedar Elm
In Hindi
Saraca इंडिका
देवदार एल्म
In German
SARACA indica
Cedar Elm
In French
Saraca indica
Cedar Elm
In Spanish
indica Saraca
Cedar Elm
In Greek
Saraca indica
Cedar Elm
In Portuguese
Saraca indica
Cedar Elm
In Polish
Saraca indica
Cedar Elm
In Latin
Saraca indica
Ulmus Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Detarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Ashoka and Cedar Elm
Wondering what are the properties of Ashoka and Cedar Elm? We provide you with everything About Ashoka and Cedar Elm. Ashoka doesn't have thorns and Cedar Elm doesn't have thorns. Also Ashoka does not have fragrant flowers. Ashoka has allergic reactions like Not Available and Cedar Elm has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Cedar Elm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ashoka and Cedar Elm
Season and care of Ashoka and Cedar Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Ashoka and Cedar Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ashoka is Loam, Sand and for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral and for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ashoka and Cedar Elm Physical Information
Ashoka and Cedar Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and Cedar Elm are as follows:
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
- Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Ashoka and Cedar Elm
Care of Ashoka and Cedar Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cedar Elm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.