Life Span
Biennial
Biennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
Europe
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
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breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Blue Ash
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
चुकंदर
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Rübe
In French
usine Blue Ash
betterave
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
remolacha
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
beterraba
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
buraczany
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Oleaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Blue Ash and Beet
Season and care of Blue Ash and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Beet is Neutral.
Blue Ash and Beet Physical Information
Blue Ash and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Beet are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Blue Ash and Beet
Care of Blue Ash and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.