Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bark splits, Crown gall, Epicormic Sprouting, Woodpecker feeding
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Liver problems
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Fraxinus
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Ash Tree
Firecracker Flower
In German
Esche
Kracher-Blume
In French
Frêne
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
Fresno
flor petardo
In Greek
δέντρο Ash
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Freixo
flor foguete
In Polish
Jesion
petarda kwiat
In Latin
Fraxinum
flos Firecracker
Family
Oleaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Fraxinus
Crossandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Brodiaeoideae
Properties of Ash Tree and Firecracker Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Ash Tree and Firecracker Flower? We provide you with everything About Ash Tree and Firecracker Flower. Ash Tree doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Ash Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Ash Tree has allergic reactions like and Firecracker Flower has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ash Tree and Firecracker Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ash Tree and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Ash Tree and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Ash Tree and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ash Tree season is All year and Firecracker Flower season is All year. The type of soil for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Ash Tree is Acidic and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Ash Tree and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Ash Tree and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Ash Tree and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Ash Tree flower color: White
Ash Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ash Tree and Firecracker Flower
Care of Ash Tree and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth and Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Ash Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.