Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Ficus benjamina
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Green, Purple
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
-
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water carefully
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
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Blue Ash
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
रो अंजीर
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Birkenfeige
In French
usine Blue Ash
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
higo llorón
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
chorando fig
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
płacz rys
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Urticales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Blue Ash and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Ash and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Blue Ash and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Ash and Weeping Fig
Care of Blue Ash and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Weeping Fig 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 Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.