Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
China
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
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, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Blue Ash
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
आड़ू
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
usine Blue Ash
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
Hardy Red
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Blue Ash and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Ash and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Blue Ash and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Ash and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Blue Ash and Dwarf Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Nectarine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.