Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
along watercourse, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Irregular
Plant Season
All year
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bark splits, Crown gall, Epicormic Sprouting, Woodpecker feeding
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Liver problems
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Fraxinus
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
Common Name
Ash Tree
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
In German
Esche
Wassermelone
In French
Frêne
Citrullus lanatus
In Spanish
Fresno
Citrullus lanatus
In Greek
δέντρο Ash
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Freixo
Citrullus lanatus
In Polish
Jesion
Citrullus lanatus
In Latin
Fraxinum
Citrullus lanatus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Oleaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Ash Tree and Citrullus Lanatus
Season and care of Ash Tree and Citrullus Lanatus is important to know. While considering everything about Ash Tree and Citrullus Lanatus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ash Tree season is All year and Citrullus Lanatus season is All year. The type of soil for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy and for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam while the PH of soil for Ash Tree is Acidic and for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral.
Ash Tree and Citrullus Lanatus Physical Information
Ash Tree and Citrullus Lanatus physical information is very important for comparison. Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Ash Tree and Citrullus Lanatus are as follows:
Ash Tree flower color: White
Ash Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
- Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Care of Ash Tree and Citrullus Lanatus
Care of Ash Tree and Citrullus Lanatus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth and Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Citrullus Lanatus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.