Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Trees
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
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
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Liver problems
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Fraxinus
AGAVE
Common Name
Ash Tree
Century plant
In Hindi
राख पेड़
रामबांस
In Greek
δέντρο Ash
Agave
In Portuguese
Freixo
Agave
Phylum
Anthophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Oleaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Monocots
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Agavoideae
Properties of Ash Tree and Agave
Wondering what are the properties of Ash Tree and Agave? We provide you with everything About Ash Tree and Agave. Ash Tree doesn't have thorns and Agave doesn't have thorns. Also Ash Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Ash Tree has allergic reactions like Not Available and Agave has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ash Tree and Agave and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ash Tree and Agave
Season and care of Ash Tree and Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Ash Tree and Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ash Tree season is All year and Agave season is All year. The type of soil for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy and for Agave is Not Available while the PH of soil for Ash Tree is Acidic and for Agave is Not Available.
Ash Tree and Agave Physical Information
Ash Tree and Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Agave height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Ash Tree and Agave are as follows:
Ash Tree flower color: White
Ash Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Agave flower color: Not Available
- Agave leaf color: Not Available
Care of Ash Tree and Agave
Care of Ash Tree and Agave include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth and Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning. In summer Ash Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.