Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
India, China
Types
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
Bead tree
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forest margins, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Bark splits, Crown gall, Epicormic Sprouting, Woodpecker feeding
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Liver problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Fraxinus
MELIA azedarach
Common Name
Ash Tree
Chinaberry Tree
In Hindi
राख पेड़
Chinaberry ट्री
In German
Esche
Chinaberry -Baum
In French
Frêne
Chinaberry Arbre
In Spanish
Fresno
Chinaberry Arbre
In Greek
δέντρο Ash
chinaberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Freixo
azederaque
In Polish
Jesion
azederaque
In Latin
Fraxinum
Chinaberry ligno
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Oleaceae
Meliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ash Tree and Chinaberry Tree
Season and care of Ash Tree and Chinaberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Ash Tree and Chinaberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ash Tree season is All year and Chinaberry Tree season is All year. The type of soil for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy and for Chinaberry Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ash Tree is Acidic and for Chinaberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ash Tree and Chinaberry Tree Physical Information
Ash Tree and Chinaberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Chinaberry Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Ash Tree and Chinaberry Tree are as follows:
Ash Tree flower color: White
Ash Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Chinaberry Tree flower color: Lavender
- Chinaberry Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ash Tree and Chinaberry Tree
Care of Ash Tree and Chinaberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth and Chinaberry Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Ash Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinaberry Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.