Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove branches that rub together
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
CODIAEUM variegatum
Common Name
Blue Ash
Rushfoil, Croton
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
क्रोटोन प्लांट
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Kroton
In French
usine Blue Ash
Croton
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
Croton Planta
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
Κρότωνα φυτών
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
cróton
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
Kroto roślin
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
Planta Croton
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Malpighiales
Family
Oleaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Croton
Season and care of Blue Ash and Croton is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Croton Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Croton season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Croton is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Ash and Croton Physical Information
Blue Ash and Croton physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Croton are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Croton flower color: White and Yellow
- Croton leaf color: White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Care of Blue Ash and Croton
Care of Blue Ash and Croton include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together. In summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.