Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Forests, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Indigo, 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
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SASSAFRAS albidum
SARACA indica
Common Name
Sassafras
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
In Hindi
Sassafras
Saraca इंडिका
In German
Sassafras
SARACA indica
In French
Sassafras
Saraca indica
In Spanish
Sasafrás
indica Saraca
In Greek
σασάφρα
Saraca indica
In Portuguese
sassafrás
Saraca indica
In Polish
Sassafras
Saraca indica
In Latin
Sassafras
Saraca indica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cinnamomeae
Detarieae
Subfamily
Lauroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sassafras and Ashoka
Wondering what are the properties of Sassafras and Ashoka? We provide you with everything About Sassafras and Ashoka. Sassafras doesn't have thorns and Ashoka doesn't have thorns. Also Sassafras does not have fragrant flowers. Sassafras has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Diaphoresis and Ashoka has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Diaphoresis. 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 Sassafras and Ashoka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sassafras and Ashoka
Season and care of Sassafras and Ashoka is important to know. While considering everything about Sassafras and Ashoka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ashoka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral.
Sassafras and Ashoka Physical Information
Sassafras and Ashoka physical information is very important for comparison. Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Sassafras and Ashoka are as follows:
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Sassafras leaf color: Green
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
- Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Sassafras and Ashoka
Care of Sassafras and Ashoka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sassafras 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 Sassafras 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.