Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
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Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Even Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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
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
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
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Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
-
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
STEVIA rebaudiana
Common Name
Blue Ash
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
Stevia
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Stevia
In French
usine Blue Ash
Stevia
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
Stevia
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
Stevia
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
Stevia
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
Stewia
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
Stevia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Asterales
Family
Oleaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Blue Ash and Stevia
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Ash and Stevia? We provide you with everything About Blue Ash and Stevia. Blue Ash doesn't have thorns and Stevia doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Ash does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Ash has allergic reactions like and Stevia 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 Stevia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Stevia
Season and care of Blue Ash and Stevia is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Stevia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Stevia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Stevia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Ash and Stevia Physical Information
Blue Ash and Stevia physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Stevia are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Stevia flower color: White
- Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Ash and Stevia
Care of Blue Ash and Stevia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Stevia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.