Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White
White, Blue, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Needle like
Plant Season
All year
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Needs more water during establishment, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
Prune after flowering, Prune in summer
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bark splits, Crown gall, Epicormic Sprouting, Woodpecker feeding
Caterpillars, Crown rot, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, Southern blight, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Liver problems
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Cutflower, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Fraxinus
Phlox subulata
Common Name
Ash Tree
Creeping Phlox
In Hindi
राख पेड़
जीव एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Esche
kriechend Phlox
In French
Frêne
phlox rampant
In Spanish
Fresno
rastrero phlox
In Greek
δέντρο Ash
υφέρπουσα phlox
In Portuguese
Freixo
rastejar phlox
In Polish
Jesion
pełzanie floks
In Latin
Fraxinum
Phlox serpentium
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Ash Tree and Creeping Phlox
Season and care of Ash Tree and Creeping Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Ash Tree and Creeping Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ash Tree season is All year and Creeping Phlox season is All year. The type of soil for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy and for Creeping Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Ash Tree is Acidic and for Creeping Phlox is Acidic, Neutral.
Ash Tree and Creeping Phlox Physical Information
Ash Tree and Creeping Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Creeping Phlox height is 10.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ash Tree and Creeping Phlox are as follows:
Ash Tree flower color: White
Ash Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Creeping Phlox flower color: White, Blue, Purple and Pink
- Creeping Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Ash Tree and Creeping Phlox
Care of Ash Tree and Creeping Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth and Creeping Phlox pruning is done Prune after flowering and Prune in summer. In summer Ash Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Creeping Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.