Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
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Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Tolerances
-
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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, Partial 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, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
-
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
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Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Blue Ash
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
red alder
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
rot-Erle
In French
usine Blue Ash
aulne rouge
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
aliso rojo
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
czerwony olcha
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
red alnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fagales
Family
Oleaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Blue Ash and Red Alder
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Ash and Red Alder? We provide you with everything About Blue Ash and Red Alder. Blue Ash doesn't have thorns and Red Alder doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Ash does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Ash has allergic reactions like and Red Alder 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 Red Alder and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Red Alder
Season and care of Blue Ash and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Ash and Red Alder Physical Information
Blue Ash and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Red Alder are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Ash and Red Alder
Care of Blue Ash and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.