Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
South Africa
Types
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
Shasta Daisy
Gloriosa Daisies
Painted Daisy
Pyrethrum Daisies
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
gardens, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bark splits, Crown gall, Epicormic Sprouting, Woodpecker feeding
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Liver problems
Cold, Cough, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Fraxinus
OSTEOSPERMUM
Common Name
Ash Tree
African daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy
In Hindi
राख पेड़
अफ्रीकी डेज़ी
In German
Esche
African Daisy
In French
Frêne
marguerite africaine
In Spanish
Fresno
margarita africana
In Greek
δέντρο Ash
Αφρικανική μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Freixo
africano margarida
In Latin
Fraxinum
African primula
Phylum
Anthophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Fraxinus
Osteospermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Oleeae
Calenduleae
Season and Care of Ash Tree and African Daisy
Season and care of Ash Tree and African Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Ash Tree and African Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ash Tree season is All year and African Daisy season is All year. The type of soil for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy and for African Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Ash Tree is Acidic and for African Daisy is Neutral.
Ash Tree and African Daisy Physical Information
Ash Tree and African Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas African Daisy height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Ash Tree and African Daisy are as follows:
Ash Tree flower color: White
Ash Tree leaf color: Dark Green
African Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- African Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Ash Tree and African Daisy
Care of Ash Tree and African Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth and African Daisy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly and Remove deadheads. In summer Ash Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.