Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Central United States, Canada
Argentina, Chile
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
-
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Blue Ash
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
boxberry
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
boxberry
In French
usine Blue Ash
boxberry
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
boxberry
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
boxberry
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
boxberry
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
boxberry
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
Burning
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Ericales
Family
Oleaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Fraxinus
Gaultheria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Oleeae
Gaultherieae
Subfamily
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Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Boxberry
Season and care of Blue Ash and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Ash and Boxberry Physical Information
Blue Ash and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Boxberry are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Ash and Boxberry
Care of Blue Ash and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.