Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
Mexican oregano,Mediterranean oregano
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Stony hillsides
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Spade shaped
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Spring
Spring, Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bark splits, Crown gall, Epicormic Sprouting, Woodpecker feeding
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Liver problems
Antihydrotic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Fraxinus
LIPPIA graveolens
Common Name
Ash Tree
Mexican Oregano
In Hindi
राख पेड़
Lippia graveolens
In German
Esche
Mexikanischer Oregano
In French
Frêne
Lippia graveolens
In Spanish
Fresno
Lippia graveolens
In Greek
δέντρο Ash
Lippia graveolens
In Portuguese
Freixo
Lippia graveolens
In Polish
Jesion
Lippia graveolens
In Latin
Fraxinum
Lippia graveolens
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ash Tree and Mexican Oregano
Season and care of Ash Tree and Mexican Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Ash Tree and Mexican Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ash Tree season is All year and Mexican Oregano season is All year. The type of soil for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy and for Mexican Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ash Tree is Acidic and for Mexican Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ash Tree and Mexican Oregano Physical Information
Ash Tree and Mexican Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Mexican Oregano height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Ash Tree and Mexican Oregano are as follows:
Ash Tree flower color: White
Ash Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Mexican Oregano flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Mexican Oregano leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ash Tree and Mexican Oregano
Care of Ash Tree and Mexican Oregano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth and Mexican Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ash Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.