Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Blue Ash
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
Red Buckeye
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Red Buckeye
In French
usine Blue Ash
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Family
Oleaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Blue Ash and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Ash and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Blue Ash and Red Buckeye. Blue Ash doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Ash does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Ash has allergic reactions like and Red Buckeye 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 Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Blue Ash and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Ash and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Blue Ash and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Ash and Red Buckeye
Care of Blue Ash and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.