Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Gold
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Blue Ash
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
usine Blue Ash
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Family
Oleaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Blue Ash and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Ash and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Blue Ash and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Blue Ash and Big leaf Maple
Care of Blue Ash and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.