Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Irregular
Plant Season
All year
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Bark splits, Crown gall, Epicormic Sprouting, Woodpecker feeding
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Liver problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Fraxinus
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Ash Tree
Firewheel
In Hindi
राख पेड़
Firewheel
In French
Frêne
Firewheel
In Spanish
Fresno
Firewheel
In Greek
δέντρο Ash
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Freixo
Firewheel
In Polish
Jesion
Firewheel
In Latin
Fraxinum
Firewheel
Family
Oleaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Fraxinus
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ash Tree and Firewheel
Season and care of Ash Tree and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Ash Tree and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ash Tree season is All year and Firewheel season is All year. The type of soil for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ash Tree is Acidic and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ash Tree and Firewheel Physical Information
Ash Tree and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ash Tree and Firewheel are as follows:
Ash Tree flower color: White
Ash Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Ash Tree and Firewheel
Care of Ash Tree and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth and Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, 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 Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.