Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
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Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Blue Ash
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Lichtnussbaum
In French
usine Blue Ash
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Euphorbiales
Family
Oleaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Oleeae
Aleuritideae
Properties of Blue Ash and Kukui
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Ash and Kukui? We provide you with everything About Blue Ash and Kukui. Blue Ash doesn't have thorns and Kukui doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Ash does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Ash has allergic reactions like and Kukui 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 Kukui and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Kukui
Season and care of Blue Ash and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kukui season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Ash and Kukui Physical Information
Blue Ash and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Kukui are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Blue Ash and Kukui
Care of Blue Ash and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kukui pruning is done 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.