Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Light Green, Chocolate
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought and Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Blue Ash
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
Cordia subcordata
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Cordia subcordata
In French
usine Blue Ash
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Lamiales
Family
Oleaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Blue Ash and Kou
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Ash and Kou? We provide you with everything About Blue Ash and Kou. Blue Ash doesn't have thorns and Kou doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Ash does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Ash has allergic reactions like and Kou 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 Kou and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Kou
Season and care of Blue Ash and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kou season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Ash and Kou Physical Information
Blue Ash and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Kou are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Ash and Kou
Care of Blue Ash and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.