Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-4
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Blue Ash
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
इमली का पेड़
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Tamarinde
In French
usine Blue Ash
tamarinier
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
tamarindo
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
tamarindo
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fabales
Genus
Fraxinus
Tamarindus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Blue Ash and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Blue Ash and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Blue Ash and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Ash and Tamarind tree
Care of Blue Ash and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.