Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
Southeastern Asia
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Green
Plant Season
Spring, 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water daily during growing season
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Blue Ash
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
सागौन
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Teak
In French
usine Blue Ash
Teak
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
Teak
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
Teak
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
Teak
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
Teak
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Lamiales
Family
Oleaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Blue Ash and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Ash and Teak? We provide you with everything About Blue Ash and Teak. Blue Ash doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Ash does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Ash has allergic reactions like and Teak 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 Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Teak
Season and care of Blue Ash and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Teak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Ash and Teak Physical Information
Blue Ash and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Teak are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Blue Ash and Teak
Care of Blue Ash and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.