Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical forests
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Green, Indigo, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SARACA indica
SASSAFRAS albidum
Common Name
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
Sassafras
In Hindi
Saraca इंडिका
Sassafras
In German
SARACA indica
Sassafras
In French
Saraca indica
Sassafras
In Spanish
indica Saraca
Sasafrás
In Greek
Saraca indica
σασάφρα
In Portuguese
Saraca indica
sassafrás
In Polish
Saraca indica
Sassafras
In Latin
Saraca indica
Sassafras
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Detarieae
Cinnamomeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Lauroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Ashoka and Sassafras
Wondering what are the properties of Ashoka and Sassafras? We provide you with everything About Ashoka and Sassafras. Ashoka doesn't have thorns and Sassafras doesn't have thorns. Also Ashoka does not have fragrant flowers. Ashoka has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sassafras 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 Sassafras and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ashoka and Sassafras
Season and care of Ashoka and Sassafras is important to know. While considering everything about Ashoka and Sassafras Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ashoka is Loam, Sand and for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral and for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ashoka and Sassafras Physical Information
Ashoka and Sassafras physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and Sassafras are as follows:
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Sassafras leaf color: Green
Care of Ashoka and Sassafras
Care of Ashoka and Sassafras include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sassafras 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 Sassafras needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.