Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Europe
Types
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
Shrub
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Cultivated Beds, Forests, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Scrubs, wastelands, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Rose, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
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
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Compound
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, 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
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Liver problems
Antirheumatic, Cardiotonic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic, Vasoconstrictor
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Fibre, Repellent, Tannin, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, used for making high quality paper, Used for making yellow to orange dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Fraxinus
CYTISUS scoparius 'Burkwoodii'
Common Name
Ash Tree
Scotch Broom
In Hindi
राख पेड़
cytisus scoparius
In German
Esche
cytisus scoparius
In French
Frêne
cytisus scoparius
In Spanish
Fresno
Cytisus scoparius
In Greek
δέντρο Ash
Cytisus Scoparius ή
In Portuguese
Freixo
cytisus scoparius
In Polish
Jesion
żarnowiec
In Latin
Fraxinum
scoparius cytisum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ash Tree and Scotch Broom
Season and care of Ash Tree and Scotch Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Ash Tree and Scotch Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ash Tree season is All year and Scotch Broom season is All year. The type of soil for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy and for Scotch Broom is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ash Tree is Acidic and for Scotch Broom is Acidic, Neutral.
Ash Tree and Scotch Broom Physical Information
Ash Tree and Scotch Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Scotch Broom height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Ash Tree and Scotch Broom are as follows:
Ash Tree flower color: White
Ash Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Scotch Broom flower color: Yellow, Rose and Burgundy
- Scotch Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Ash Tree and Scotch Broom
Care of Ash Tree and Scotch Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth and Scotch Broom 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 Scotch Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.