Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
Saraca asoca
Habitat
Cold Regions
Forests, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RUBUS 'Jewel'
SARACA indica
Common Name
Black Raspberry
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
In Hindi
Black Raspberry Tree
Saraca इंडिका
In German
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
SARACA indica
In French
Noir Arbre Framboise
Saraca indica
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
indica Saraca
In Greek
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
Saraca indica
In Portuguese
Árvore framboesa Preto
Saraca indica
In Polish
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
Saraca indica
In Latin
Niger IDAEUS ligno
Saraca indica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Black Raspberry and Ashoka
Wondering what are the properties of Black Raspberry and Ashoka? We provide you with everything About Black Raspberry and Ashoka. Black Raspberry has thorns and Ashoka doesn't have thorns. Also Black Raspberry does not have fragrant flowers. Black Raspberry has allergic reactions like cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting and Watery eyes and Ashoka has allergic reactions like cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting and Watery eyes. 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 Black Raspberry and Ashoka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Raspberry and Ashoka
Season and care of Black Raspberry and Ashoka is important to know. While considering everything about Black Raspberry and Ashoka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Raspberry season is Summer and Ashoka season is Summer. The type of soil for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand and for Ashoka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Raspberry and Ashoka Physical Information
Black Raspberry and Ashoka physical information is very important for comparison. Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Black Raspberry and Ashoka are as follows:
Black Raspberry flower color: White
Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
- Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Black Raspberry and Ashoka
Care of Black Raspberry and Ashoka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Raspberry pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.