Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Trees
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
China
Types
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Dry areas, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Allow to dry out slightly between 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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bark splits, Crown gall, Epicormic Sprouting, Woodpecker feeding
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Liver problems
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Fraxinus
MAHONIA fortunei
Common Name
Ash Tree
Mahonia
In Hindi
राख पेड़
Mahonia
In Spanish
Fresno
Mahonia
In Greek
δέντρο Ash
Mahonia
In Portuguese
Freixo
mahonia
In Latin
Fraxinum
Mahonia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Ranunculales
Family
Oleaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ash Tree and Mahonia
Season and care of Ash Tree and Mahonia is important to know. While considering everything about Ash Tree and Mahonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ash Tree season is All year and Mahonia season is All year. The type of soil for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy and for Mahonia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ash Tree is Acidic and for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Ash Tree and Mahonia Physical Information
Ash Tree and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Ash Tree and Mahonia are as follows:
Ash Tree flower color: White
Ash Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ash Tree and Mahonia
Care of Ash Tree and Mahonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth and Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ash Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mahonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.