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