Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
-
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Blue Ash
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
पेकॉन
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Pekannuss
In French
usine Blue Ash
Pacanier
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
Pecan
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Juglandales
Family
Oleaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Fraxinus
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Pecan
Season and care of Blue Ash and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Ash and Pecan Physical Information
Blue Ash and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Pecan are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Ash and Pecan
Care of Blue Ash and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.