Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical forests
gardens, old gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H2
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Light Green, Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Gold, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Does not require regular watering, Do not water excessively, 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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
For making oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SARACA indica
STYRAX japonicus
Common Name
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
Japanese Snowbell
In Hindi
Saraca इंडिका
Japanese Snowbell
In German
SARACA indica
Japanese Snowbell
In French
Saraca indica
Japanese Snowbell
In Spanish
indica Saraca
Japanese Snowbell
In Greek
Saraca indica
Japanese Snowbell
In Portuguese
Saraca indica
Japanese Snowbell
In Polish
Saraca indica
Japanese Snowbell
In Latin
Saraca indica
Japanese Snowbell
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Styracaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Detarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Ashoka and Japanese Snowbell
Wondering what are the properties of Ashoka and Japanese Snowbell? We provide you with everything About Ashoka and Japanese Snowbell. Ashoka doesn't have thorns and Japanese Snowbell doesn't have thorns. Also Ashoka does not have fragrant flowers. Ashoka has allergic reactions like Not Available and Japanese Snowbell 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 Japanese Snowbell and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ashoka and Japanese Snowbell
Season and care of Ashoka and Japanese Snowbell is important to know. While considering everything about Ashoka and Japanese Snowbell Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Snowbell season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ashoka is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Snowbell is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Snowbell is Acidic, Neutral.
Ashoka and Japanese Snowbell Physical Information
Ashoka and Japanese Snowbell physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Japanese Snowbell height is 610.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and Japanese Snowbell are as follows:
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Japanese Snowbell flower color: White
- Japanese Snowbell leaf color: Green
Care of Ashoka and Japanese Snowbell
Care of Ashoka and Japanese Snowbell include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Snowbell 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 Japanese Snowbell needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.