Life Span
Biennial
Biennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Purple Orchid Tree, White Orchid Tree, Bidi leaf tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Forests, Mountain Slopes, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 9, 10, 11, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Light Pink, Magenta, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Carminative, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Buds, Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Fibre, Gum, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
BAUHINIA purpurea
Common Name
Blue Ash
Butterfly Tree, Orchid Tree
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
Butterfly tree
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Schmetterlings- Baum
In French
usine Blue Ash
arbre de papillon
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
árbol de la mariposa
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
δέντρο πεταλούδα
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
árvore borboleta
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
drzewo Butterfly
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
Gloria ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fabales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Butterfly Tree
Season and care of Blue Ash and Butterfly Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Butterfly Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Butterfly Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Butterfly Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Butterfly Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Ash and Butterfly Tree Physical Information
Blue Ash and Butterfly Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Butterfly Tree height is 760.00 cm and width 17.80 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Butterfly Tree are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Butterfly Tree flower color: Light Pink, Magenta and Violet
- Butterfly Tree leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Blue Ash and Butterfly Tree
Care of Blue Ash and Butterfly Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butterfly Tree 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 Butterfly Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.