Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
-
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Purple, Black
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
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, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
-
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
-
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
-
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Blue Ash
Black Currant
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Carandas
In French
usine Blue Ash
karondas
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
karondas
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
karondas
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
karondas
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
karondas
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Gentianales
Family
Oleaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Karonda
Season and care of Blue Ash and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Ash and Karonda Physical Information
Blue Ash and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Karonda are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Ash and Karonda
Care of Blue Ash and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.