Saraca Asoca, Sita Ashok, Ashoka Tree - Plant

Saraca indica is a small evergreen tree. The leaves are paripinnate with 6 to 12 leaflets, oblong and rigidly sub-coriaceus.
Ashoka is an evergreen wild tree still found in Himalayas and across Indian sub-continent. Its height is about 6 to 9 meters, leaves 15 to 25 cm long and green colour. In spring season ashoka tree is covered with red colour flowers and looks really very beautiful. The fruits are about 6 to 10 inches long, looks like broad beans containing 6-8 grey colour seed like chest nut.

Plant Specifications

• Plant Height: 18 inch (46 cm)
• Plant Spread: 5 inch (13 cm)

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

• Common Name: Ashok, Asogam, Wu You Hua, Osaka
• Maximum Reachable Height: 3 to 40 feet
• Flower Colour: Red
• Bloom Time: Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
• Difficulty Level: Easy to grow

Planting and care

Plants need water, but the watering amount varies in different plants. Summer Plants does not need much watering but some Vegetables plant does need lots of water. Watering should be in an optimum amount for plants healthy growth. For proper watering, first find the type of soil and type of soil drainage favorable for the plant. Watering is one of the major factors of Ashoka care. A caring gardener should always know the amount of water needed for respective plants. In summer: Lots of watering. In Winter: Average Water. If you have a large garden, compare and discover plants which need lots of water and you will be able to decide the irrigation method to install in your garden. For over-watering plants drip irrigation is implemented. Such methods will help to water your plants in precise quantities ensuring their perfect care.

Saraca Asoca care

• Sunlight: Full shade
• Watering: Medium
• Soil: Well drained soil
• Temperature: 20 to 35 degrees C
• Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer

Saraca Asoca uses
Ornamental Use:
The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:

The bark of Ashoka Tree is used for its medicinal value and it is reported to have a stimulating effect on the endometrium and ovarian tissue
Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally