Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
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Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow
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
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
Common Name
Blue Ash
American Mandrake, Mayapple
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
amerikanisch Alraune
In French
usine Blue Ash
mandrake américain
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
mandrágora americana
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
american μανδραγόρα
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
mandrake americano
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
amerykański mandragory
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
Latin mandragoras
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Ranunculales
Family
Oleaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Fraxinus
Podophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Blue Ash and Mayapple
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Ash and Mayapple? We provide you with everything About Blue Ash and Mayapple. Blue Ash doesn't have thorns and Mayapple doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Ash does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Ash has allergic reactions like and Mayapple 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 Mayapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Mayapple
Season and care of Blue Ash and Mayapple is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Mayapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mayapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Mayapple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Ash and Mayapple Physical Information
Blue Ash and Mayapple physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Mayapple are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Mayapple leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Ash and Mayapple
Care of Blue Ash and Mayapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mayapple 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 Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.