Ashoka

Tulip Tree

About Ashoka and Tulip Tree

Ashoka

Tulip Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia, India

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States

Types

Saraca asoca

Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Forests, Subtropical forests

Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-155-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

9-2

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

850.00 cm1,830.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm1,070.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson

Orange, Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Red, Dark Salmon

Lime Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Pink, Copper

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

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

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

organic fertlizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Soil Compaction

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

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative

Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties

Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SARACA indica

LIRIODENDRON tulipifera

Common Name

Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree

Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar

In Hindi

Saraca इंडिका

ट्यूलिप पेड़

In German

SARACA indica

Tulpenbaum

In French

Saraca indica

tulipier

In Spanish

indica Saraca

árbol de tulipán

In Greek

Saraca indica

δέντρο τουλίπα

In Portuguese

Saraca indica

árvore de tulipa

In Polish

Saraca indica

tulipanowiec

In Latin

Saraca indica

Tulipa arbore

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Magnoliales

Family

Fabaceae

Magnoliaceae

Genus

Saraca

Liriodendron

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Tribe

Detarieae

Subfamily

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Ashoka and Tulip Tree

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

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Season and Care of Ashoka and Tulip Tree

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

Ashoka and Tulip Tree Physical Information

Ashoka and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and Tulip Tree are as follows:

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

Care of Ashoka and Tulip Tree

Care of Ashoka and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.