Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Central United States, Canada
North America
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
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Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Green, Purple
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Common Name
Blue Ash
Skyrocket Juniper
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
skyrocket juniper
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
In French
usine Blue Ash
monter en flèche genévrier
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
dispararse enebro
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
foguete zimbro
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
jałowiec Skyrocket
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
skyrocket iuniperorum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Pinales
Family
Oleaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
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Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Skyrocket Juniper
Season and care of Blue Ash and Skyrocket Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Skyrocket Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Ash and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information
Blue Ash and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
- Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Blue Ash and Skyrocket Juniper
Care of Blue Ash and Skyrocket Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.