Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Budding, Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bark splits, Crown gall, Epicormic Sprouting, Woodpecker feeding
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Liver problems
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Fraxinus
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
Common Name
Ash Tree
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
In Hindi
राख पेड़
Buddha's Hand
Tree
In German
Esche
Buddhas Hand
Baum
In French
Frêne
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
In Spanish
Fresno
Mano de Buda
Árbol
In Greek
δέντρο Ash
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Freixo
Mão de Buda
Árvore
In Polish
Jesion
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
In Latin
Fraxinum
Buddha manus
Arbor
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ash Tree and Buddha's Hand
Season and care of Ash Tree and Buddha's Hand is important to know. While considering everything about Ash Tree and Buddha's Hand Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ash Tree season is All year and Buddha's Hand season is All year. The type of soil for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy and for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ash Tree is Acidic and for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ash Tree and Buddha's Hand Physical Information
Ash Tree and Buddha's Hand physical information is very important for comparison. Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Ash Tree and Buddha's Hand are as follows:
Ash Tree flower color: White
Ash Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
- Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ash Tree and Buddha's Hand
Care of Ash Tree and Buddha's Hand include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth and Buddha's Hand pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ash Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buddha's Hand needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.