Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Central United States, Canada
Types
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Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Yellow, Light Yellow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Keep Slightly Dry
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
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Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Common Name
Amur Maple
Blue Ash
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
Blue Ash plant
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Blue Ash Pflanze
In French
érable de l'Amour
usine Blue Ash
In Spanish
arce de Amur
planta de Blue Ash
In Greek
Amur Maple
φυτό Blue Ash
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
planta Blue Ash
In Polish
klon amur
Blue Ash roślin
In Latin
amur acernis
Blue Ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Aceraceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Amur Maple and Blue Ash
Season and care of Amur Maple and Blue Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Blue Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Maple and Blue Ash Physical Information
Amur Maple and Blue Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Blue Ash are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Care of Amur Maple and Blue Ash
Care of Amur Maple and Blue Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.