Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
America
Types
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
All year
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
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, Do not water excessively
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Bark splits, Crown gall, Epicormic Sprouting, Woodpecker feeding
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
Allergy
Not Available
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Liver problems
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Fraxinus
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Ash Tree
Zucchini, courgette
In French
Frêne
Courgette
In Spanish
Fresno
calabacín
In Greek
δέντρο Ash
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Freixo
abobrinha
In Polish
Jesion
Kabaczek
In Latin
Fraxinum
zucchini
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available, Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ash Tree and Zucchini
Season and care of Ash Tree and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Ash Tree and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ash Tree season is All year and Zucchini season is All year. The type of soil for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Ash Tree is Acidic and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ash Tree and Zucchini Physical Information
Ash Tree and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ash Tree and Zucchini are as follows:
Ash Tree flower color: White
Ash Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Ash Tree and Zucchini
Care of Ash Tree and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Ash Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.