Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Blue Ash
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
Silver Birch
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Weißbirke
In French
usine Blue Ash
Silver Birch
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
Abedul de plata
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
Silver Birch
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
Silver Birch
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fagales
Family
Oleaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Silver Birch
Season and care of Blue Ash and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Ash and Silver Birch Physical Information
Blue Ash and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Silver Birch are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Blue Ash and Silver Birch
Care of Blue Ash and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Birch 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 Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.