Pomegranate

Ashoka

About Pomegranate and Ashoka

Pomegranate

Ashoka

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Tree

Origin

India, Mediterranean

Southeastern Asia, India

Types

Punica granatum

Saraca asoca

Number of Varieties

141

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Forests, Subtropical forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-810-15

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

370.00 cm850.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Deep Red, Red

Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

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, Light Yellow, Brown

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

oblong or obovate

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

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

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially

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

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

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

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders

Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Bark, Leaves

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice

Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Punica granatum

SARACA indica

Common Name

Pomegranate

Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree

In Hindi

अनार

Saraca इंडिका

In German

Granatapfel

SARACA indica

In French

Grenade

Saraca indica

In Spanish

Granada

indica Saraca

In Greek

Ρόδι

Saraca indica

In Portuguese

Romã

Saraca indica

In Polish

Granat

Saraca indica

In Latin

malogranatum

Saraca indica

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Fabales

Family

Punicaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Punica

Saraca

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Detarieae

Subfamily

Punicoideae

Number of Species

7604

1 27800

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Properties of Pomegranate and Ashoka

Wondering what are the properties of Pomegranate and Ashoka? We provide you with everything About Pomegranate and Ashoka. Pomegranate doesn't have thorns and Ashoka doesn't have thorns. Also Pomegranate does not have fragrant flowers. Pomegranate has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling and Throat itching and Ashoka has allergic reactions like Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling and Throat itching. 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 Pomegranate and Ashoka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pomegranate and Ashoka

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

Pomegranate and Ashoka Physical Information

Pomegranate and Ashoka physical information is very important for comparison. Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Pomegranate and Ashoka are as follows:

Pomegranate flower color: Deep Red and Red
Pomegranate leaf color: Green
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper

Care of Pomegranate and Ashoka

Care of Pomegranate and Ashoka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate 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.