Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Saraca asoca
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical forests
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SARACA indica
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
Red Currant
In Hindi
Saraca इंडिका
Red Currant
In German
SARACA indica
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Saraca indica
Groseille
In Spanish
indica Saraca
Grosella
In Greek
Saraca indica
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Saraca indica
Groselha
In Polish
Saraca indica
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Saraca indica
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ashoka and Red Currant
Season and care of Ashoka and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Ashoka and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ashoka is Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Ashoka and Red Currant Physical Information
Ashoka and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and Red Currant are as follows:
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Ashoka and Red Currant
Care of Ashoka and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.