Thursday, April 24, 2014

Ashoka Tree- Showing colors now

Ashoka Tree

  • Its botanical name is Saraca (sar-AK-a) declinata. Common names are Red Saraca, Sorrow less Tree. This plant is blooming in Jinnah Garden. It can grow in climate of Lahore (USA hardiness Zone 10). Belongs to Caesalpiniacae family.


An evergreen tree.Can grow up to 40 feet.
Jinnah Garden.  Photo by Rashad.

Can tolerate full sun and Partial shade. Photo by Rashad.

Red bloom. Flowers are fragrant.
Jinnah Garden. Photo by Rashad.


Orange blooms. Attractive to birds, bees and butterflies.
Photo by Rashad.

Colors of new leaves. Photo by Rashad.

Bloom late winter, spring or early summers.
 Photo by Rashad.
Average water requirement. Photo by Rashad.
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