Ashoka

Paperbark Tree

About Ashoka and Paperbark Tree

Ashoka

Paperbark Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia, India

Southeastern Asia, Australia

Types

Saraca asoca

Melaleuca quinquenervia

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Forests, Subtropical forests

Warm and moist climatic conditions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-159-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

12-7

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

850.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson

Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Red, Dark Salmon

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Pink, Copper

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green, Plum

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

Get enough water whenever the soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

organic fertlizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Birds, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative

Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties

Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical

Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SARACA indica

MELALEUCA quinquenervia

Common Name

Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree

Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree

In Hindi

Saraca इंडिका

Paperbark tree

In German

SARACA indica

Paperbark tree

In French

Saraca indica

Paperbark tree

In Spanish

indica Saraca

Paperbark tree

In Greek

Saraca indica

Paperbark tree

In Portuguese

Saraca indica

Paperbark tree

In Polish

Saraca indica

Paperbark tree

In Latin

Saraca indica

Paperbark tree

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Myrtales

Family

Fabaceae

Myrtaceae

Genus

Saraca

Melaleuca

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Detarieae

Subfamily

Number of Species

413

1 27800

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Properties of Ashoka and Paperbark Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Ashoka and Paperbark Tree? We provide you with everything About Ashoka and Paperbark Tree. Ashoka doesn't have thorns and Paperbark Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Ashoka does not have fragrant flowers. Ashoka has allergic reactions like and Paperbark 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 Paperbark Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Ashoka and Paperbark Tree

Season and care of Ashoka and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Ashoka and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ashoka is Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Ashoka and Paperbark Tree Physical Information

Ashoka and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and Paperbark Tree are as follows:

Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Ashoka and Paperbark Tree

Care of Ashoka and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Paperbark Tree 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 Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.