Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
South America, Brazil
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
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Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
coastal environs
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Analgesic, Antitumor
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
EUGENIA uniflora
Common Name
Blue Ash
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
Pitanga
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Pitanga
In French
usine Blue Ash
Pitanga
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
Pitanga
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
Pitanga
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
Pitanga
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
Pitanga
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
Pitanga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Myrtales
Family
Oleaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Blue Ash and Pitanga
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Ash and Pitanga? We provide you with everything About Blue Ash and Pitanga. Blue Ash doesn't have thorns and Pitanga doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Ash does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Ash has allergic reactions like and Pitanga 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 Pitanga and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Pitanga
Season and care of Blue Ash and Pitanga is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Pitanga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pitanga season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Pitanga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Ash and Pitanga Physical Information
Blue Ash and Pitanga physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Pitanga are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Pitanga flower color: White
- Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Care of Blue Ash and Pitanga
Care of Blue Ash and Pitanga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.