Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Pterocarya fraxinifolia, Pterocarya stenoptera
Saraca asoca
Habitat
Boggy areas, Mixed deciduous forest
Forests, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove all suckers, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pterocarya fraxinifolia
SARACA indica
Common Name
Caucasian wingnut, Caucasian walnut
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
In Hindi
wingnut
Saraca इंडिका
In German
wingnut
SARACA indica
In French
wingnut
Saraca indica
In Spanish
wingnut
indica Saraca
In Greek
wingnut
Saraca indica
In Portuguese
wingnut
Saraca indica
In Polish
Wingnut
Saraca indica
In Latin
wingnut
Saraca indica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Juglandaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Detarieae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
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Properties of Wingnut and Ashoka
Wondering what are the properties of Wingnut and Ashoka? We provide you with everything About Wingnut and Ashoka. Wingnut doesn't have thorns and Ashoka doesn't have thorns. Also Wingnut does not have fragrant flowers. Wingnut has allergic reactions like and Ashoka has allergic reactions like . 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 Wingnut and Ashoka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wingnut and Ashoka
Season and care of Wingnut and Ashoka is important to know. While considering everything about Wingnut and Ashoka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wingnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wingnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ashoka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wingnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral.
Wingnut and Ashoka Physical Information
Wingnut and Ashoka physical information is very important for comparison. Wingnut 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 Wingnut and Ashoka are as follows:
Wingnut flower color: Yellow green
Wingnut leaf color: Green
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
- Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Wingnut and Ashoka
Care of Wingnut and Ashoka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wingnut pruning is done Remove all suckers, 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 Wingnut 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.