Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Central United States, Canada
Southern Africa
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
-
Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
CARISSA macrocarpa
Common Name
Blue Ash
Carissia
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
Carissa
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
carissa
In French
usine Blue Ash
carissa
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
carissa
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
carissa
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
carissa
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
carissa
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
carissa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Gentianales
Family
Oleaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Carissa
Season and care of Blue Ash and Carissa is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Carissa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Carissa season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Carissa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Ash and Carissa Physical Information
Blue Ash and Carissa physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Carissa are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Carissa flower color: White
- Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Ash and Carissa
Care of Blue Ash and Carissa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.