Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Round
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bark splits, Crown gall, Epicormic Sprouting, Woodpecker feeding
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Fraxinus
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
Common Name
Ash Tree
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
In Hindi
राख पेड़
variegated butterbur
In German
Esche
bunte Pestwurz
In French
Frêne
pétasite panachée
In Spanish
Fresno
butterbur abigarrado
In Greek
δέντρο Ash
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
In Portuguese
Freixo
butterbur variegada
In Polish
Jesion
barwny Lepiężnik
In Latin
Fraxinum
varius butterbur
Phylum
Anthophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Oleaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ash Tree and Variegated Butterbur
Season and care of Ash Tree and Variegated Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Ash Tree and Variegated Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ash Tree season is All year and Variegated Butterbur season is All year. The type of soil for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy and for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ash Tree is Acidic and for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ash Tree and Variegated Butterbur Physical Information
Ash Tree and Variegated Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Ash Tree and Variegated Butterbur are as follows:
Ash Tree flower color: White
Ash Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Ash Tree and Variegated Butterbur
Care of Ash Tree and Variegated Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth and Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Ash Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.