Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Central United States, Canada
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Blue Violet, Purple
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
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Blue Ash
Greek Juniper
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
Aaraar
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Wacholder
In French
usine Blue Ash
Genévrier
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
Juniperus
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
Jałowiec
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
Juniperus
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
Juniperus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Pinales
Family
Oleaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Juniper
Season and care of Blue Ash and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Juniper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Ash and Juniper Physical Information
Blue Ash and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Juniper are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Ash and Juniper
Care of Blue Ash and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.