Ashoka

Ashoka is a small evergreen slow growing tree with rounded crown and spreading branches. Its leaves are compound with even leaflets, 4-6 pairs. What is to be noticed is that unlike most compound leaves, the leaf does not have a terminal leaflet at the apex. The young leaves are red in colour and thin.

Flowers appear in compact clusters which spring directly from heavy branches or from the slender terminal twigs. On opening, the flowers are bright orange and later turn red, giving each cluster a rich colour gradation. The flowering season is January to April or May.