Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Saraca asoca
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Forests, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Yellow
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
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Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Sorbus aucuparia
SARACA indica
Common Name
Rowan, Mountain ash
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
In Hindi
रोवाण पौधा
Saraca इंडिका
In German
Rowan Tree
SARACA indica
In French
Rowan Tree
Saraca indica
In Spanish
Rowan Tree
indica Saraca
In Greek
Rowan Tree
Saraca indica
In Portuguese
Árvore de Rowan
Saraca indica
In Polish
Rowan Tree
Saraca indica
In Latin
Rowan ligno
Saraca indica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Rowan Tree and Ashoka
Wondering what are the properties of Rowan Tree and Ashoka? We provide you with everything About Rowan Tree and Ashoka. Rowan Tree doesn't have thorns and Ashoka doesn't have thorns. Also Rowan Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Rowan Tree has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress and Ashoka has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress. 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 Rowan Tree and Ashoka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rowan Tree and Ashoka
Season and care of Rowan Tree and Ashoka is important to know. While considering everything about Rowan Tree and Ashoka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rowan Tree season is Spring and Fall and Ashoka season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ashoka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral.
Rowan Tree and Ashoka Physical Information
Rowan Tree and Ashoka physical information is very important for comparison. Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Rowan Tree and Ashoka are as follows:
Rowan Tree flower color: White
Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
- Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Rowan Tree and Ashoka
Care of Rowan Tree and Ashoka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves and Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rowan 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.