Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
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Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
-
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
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Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Blue Ash
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
usine Blue Ash
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Scrophulariales
Family
Oleaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Malabar nut
Season and care of Blue Ash and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Ash and Malabar nut Physical Information
Blue Ash and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Malabar nut are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Ash and Malabar nut
Care of Blue Ash and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.