Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Trees
Origin
-
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Cactus
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblovate
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
-
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bark splits, Crown gall, Epicormic Sprouting, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Fever, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
Fraxinus
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
Ash Tree
In Greek
Cardon
δέντρο Ash
In Portuguese
Cardon
Freixo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Pachycereus
Fraxinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Oleeae
Properties of Cardon and Ash Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Cardon and Ash Tree? We provide you with everything About Cardon and Ash Tree. Cardon has thorns and Ash Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Cardon does not have fragrant flowers. Cardon has allergic reactions like and Ash Tree 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 Cardon and Ash Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cardon and Ash Tree
Season and care of Cardon and Ash Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Ash Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is and Ash Tree season is . The type of soil for Cardon is and for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Cardon is and for Ash Tree is Acidic.
Cardon and Ash Tree Physical Information
Cardon and Ash Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is 300.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Ash Tree are as follows:
Care of Cardon and Ash Tree
Care of Cardon and Ash Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth. In summer Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ash Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.