Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Blue Ash
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
Incense Cedar
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Zeder
In French
usine Blue Ash
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
cedro de incienso
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
cedro de incenso
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Pinales
Family
Oleaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Fraxinus
Calocedrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Blue Ash and Incense Cedar
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Ash and Incense Cedar? We provide you with everything About Blue Ash and Incense Cedar. Blue Ash doesn't have thorns and Incense Cedar doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Ash does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Ash has allergic reactions like and Incense Cedar 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 Incense Cedar and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Blue Ash and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Ash and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Blue Ash and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Ash and Incense Cedar
Care of Blue Ash and Incense Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.