Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
-
Central United States, Canada
Types
Ornamental
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Yellow, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Narrowly obovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Aster amellus
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Common Name
Aster
Blue Ash
In Hindi
एस्टर
Blue Ash plant
In German
Astern
Blue Ash Pflanze
In French
Aster
usine Blue Ash
In Spanish
Aster
planta de Blue Ash
In Greek
αστήρ
φυτό Blue Ash
In Portuguese
Aster
planta Blue Ash
In Polish
aster
Blue Ash roślin
In Latin
Aster
Blue Ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Scrophulariales
Family
Asteraceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Aster and Blue Ash
Wondering what are the properties of Aster and Blue Ash? We provide you with everything About Aster and Blue Ash. Aster doesn't have thorns and Blue Ash doesn't have thorns. Also Aster does not have fragrant flowers. Aster has allergic reactions like and Blue Ash has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Aster and Blue Ash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aster and Blue Ash
Season and care of Aster and Blue Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Aster and Blue Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Aster and Blue Ash Physical Information
Aster and Blue Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Aster and Blue Ash are as follows:
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Care of Aster and Blue Ash
Care of Aster and Blue Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.