Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
North America
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Water elm
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
-
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
-
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Blue Ash
American Elm
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
amerikanische Ulme
In French
usine Blue Ash
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
olmo americano
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
American Elm
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
olmo americano
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Elm
Season and care of Blue Ash and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Ash and Elm Physical Information
Blue Ash and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Elm are as follows:
Care of Blue Ash and Elm
Care of Blue Ash and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.