Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
California
Types
Not Available
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical forests
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Copper
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Awl-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Requires large amount of water
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
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 control shape
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SARACA indica
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
Saraca इंडिका
Giant Sequoia
In German
SARACA indica
Giant Sequoia
In French
Saraca indica
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
indica Saraca
Secoya gigante
In Greek
Saraca indica
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
Saraca indica
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
Saraca indica
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
Saraca indica
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Saraca
Sequoiadendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Detarieae
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sequoioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Ashoka and Giant Sequoia
Wondering what are the properties of Ashoka and Giant Sequoia? We provide you with everything About Ashoka and Giant Sequoia. Ashoka doesn't have thorns and Giant Sequoia doesn't have thorns. Also Ashoka does not have fragrant flowers. Ashoka has allergic reactions like Not Available and Giant Sequoia 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 Giant Sequoia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ashoka and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Ashoka and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Ashoka and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ashoka is Loam, Sand and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Ashoka and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Ashoka and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Giant Sequoia flower color: Not Available
- Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Ashoka and Giant Sequoia
Care of Ashoka and Giant Sequoia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.