Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, Europe
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Carpinus caroliniana caroliniana, Carpinus caroliniana virginiana
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for the Scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anxiety, Bleeding, Cold, Cough, Cuts, Eye Infection, Fatigue, Fights Depression, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
CARPINUS caroliniana
Common Name
Blue Ash
American Hornbeam, Musclewood, blue-beech, Ironwood
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
अमेरिकी हानबीन
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Amerikanische Hainbuche
In French
usine Blue Ash
Charme de Caroline
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
Carpinus caroliniana
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
american γαύρο
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
Carpinus caroliniana
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
Grab amerykański
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
american hornbeam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fagales
Family
Oleaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Ash and American Hornbeam
Season and care of Blue Ash and American Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and American Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for American Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for American Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Ash and American Hornbeam Physical Information
Blue Ash and American Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas American Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and American Hornbeam are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
American Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- American Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Blue Ash and American Hornbeam
Care of Blue Ash and American Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Hornbeam pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.