Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
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Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
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
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Blue Ash
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
sweetshrub
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
sweetshrub
In French
usine Blue Ash
sweetshrub
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
sweetshrub
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
sweetshrub
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
sweetshrub
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Laurales
Family
Oleaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Fraxinus
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Blue Ash and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Ash and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Blue Ash and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Ash and Sweetshrub
Care of Blue Ash and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.