Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
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Types
Saraca asoca
Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical forests
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H2
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Copper
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
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Botanical Name
SARACA indica
PHYSOCARPUS
Common Name
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
Ninebark
In Hindi
Saraca इंडिका
Ninebark
In German
SARACA indica
Ninebark
In French
Saraca indica
Physocarpe
In Spanish
indica Saraca
ninebark
In Greek
Saraca indica
ninebark
In Portuguese
Saraca indica
ninebark
In Polish
Saraca indica
Ninebark
In Latin
Saraca indica
Ninebark
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Detarieae
Neillieae
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Ashoka and Ninebark
Season and care of Ashoka and Ninebark is important to know. While considering everything about Ashoka and Ninebark Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ninebark season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ashoka is Loam, Sand and for Ninebark is while the PH of soil for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral and for Ninebark is .
Ashoka and Ninebark Physical Information
Ashoka and Ninebark physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Ninebark height is 150.00 cm and width -. The color specification of Ashoka and Ninebark are as follows:
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Ninebark flower color:
- Ninebark leaf color:
Care of Ashoka and Ninebark
Care of Ashoka and Ninebark include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately.