Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Melanesia
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Saraca asoca
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forests, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve hair condition, Makes teeth white, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica
SARACA indica
Common Name
Mango
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
In Hindi
आम का पेड़
Saraca इंडिका
In German
Mango Baum
SARACA indica
In French
Manguier
Saraca indica
In Spanish
Árbol de mango
indica Saraca
In Greek
Mango Tree
Saraca indica
In Portuguese
Mangueira
Saraca indica
In Polish
Drzewo mango
Saraca indica
In Latin
Mango ligno
Saraca indica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Mango Tree and Ashoka
Season and care of Mango Tree and Ashoka is important to know. While considering everything about Mango Tree and Ashoka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ashoka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand and for Ashoka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral.
Mango Tree and Ashoka Physical Information
Mango Tree and Ashoka physical information is very important for comparison. Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Mango Tree and Ashoka are as follows:
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
- Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Mango Tree and Ashoka
Care of Mango Tree and Ashoka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mango Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mango Tree 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.