Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Southern Africa
Types
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Red
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Succulent
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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, Needs less watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Pests and Diseases
Bark splits, Crown gall, Epicormic Sprouting, Woodpecker feeding
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Liver problems
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Fraxinus
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
Ash Tree
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
राख पेड़
Elephant Bush
In German
Esche
Elephant Bush
In French
Frêne
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
Fresno
elefante Bush
In Greek
δέντρο Ash
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
Freixo
elefante de Bush
In Polish
Jesion
Elephant Bush
In Latin
Fraxinum
bush elephant
Phylum
Anthophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Oleaceae
Portulacaceae
Genus
Fraxinus
Portulacaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Portulacarioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ash Tree and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Ash Tree and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Ash Tree and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ash Tree season is All year and Elephant Bush season is All year. The type of soil for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ash Tree is Acidic and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ash Tree and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Ash Tree and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Ash Tree and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Ash Tree flower color: White
Ash Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Ash Tree and Elephant Bush
Care of Ash Tree and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.