Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Saraca asoca
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical forests
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Orange
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
-
Botanical Name
SARACA indica
Prunus avium
Common Name
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
Saraca इंडिका
चेरी का पेड़
In German
SARACA indica
Kirschbaum
In French
Saraca indica
Cerisier
In Spanish
indica Saraca
Cerezo
In Greek
Saraca indica
κερασιά
In Portuguese
Saraca indica
árvore de cereja
In Polish
Saraca indica
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
Saraca indica
Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Ashoka and Cherry Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Ashoka and Cherry Tree? We provide you with everything About Ashoka and Cherry Tree. Ashoka doesn't have thorns and Cherry Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Ashoka does not have fragrant flowers. Ashoka has allergic reactions like and Cherry Tree 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 Cherry Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ashoka and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Ashoka and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Ashoka and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cherry Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ashoka is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Ashoka and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Ashoka and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ashoka and Cherry Tree
Care of Ashoka and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.