Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Saraca asoca
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical forests
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H2
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SARACA indica
Sorbus aucuparia
Common Name
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
Rowan, Mountain ash
In Hindi
Saraca इंडिका
रोवाण पौधा
In German
SARACA indica
Rowan Tree
In French
Saraca indica
Rowan Tree
In Spanish
indica Saraca
Rowan Tree
In Greek
Saraca indica
Rowan Tree
In Portuguese
Saraca indica
Árvore de Rowan
In Polish
Saraca indica
Rowan Tree
In Latin
Saraca indica
Rowan ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ashoka and Rowan Tree
Season and care of Ashoka and Rowan Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Ashoka and Rowan Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rowan Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ashoka is Loam, Sand and for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral and for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Ashoka and Rowan Tree Physical Information
Ashoka and Rowan Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and Rowan Tree are as follows:
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Rowan Tree flower color: White
- Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Ashoka and Rowan Tree
Care of Ashoka and Rowan Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.