Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Tropical Fruit Tree
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Yellow green, Brown
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
Oblong or Lanceolate
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
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Blue Ash
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
Elephant Apple
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Elefant von Apple
In French
usine Blue Ash
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Dilleniales
Family
Oleaceae
Dilleniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Blue Ash and Elephant Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Ash and Elephant Apple? We provide you with everything About Blue Ash and Elephant Apple. Blue Ash doesn't have thorns and Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Ash does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Ash has allergic reactions like and Elephant Apple has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blue Ash and Elephant Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Blue Ash and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Ash and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Blue Ash and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Ash and Elephant Apple
Care of Blue Ash and Elephant Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.