Saraca indica
ASHOKA, ASOKA TREE
Fabaceae-Caesalpinioideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: medium soil salinity
9m
Plant habit
 
9m

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Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in yellow, orange & red

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Ornamental Fruit: pod
 
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Saraca indica
ASHOKA, ASOKA TREE
Fabaceae-Caesalpinioideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: medium soil salinity
9m
Plant habit
 
9m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in yellow, orange & red

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Ornamental Fruit: pod


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical designs

Uses: shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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