Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Trees
Origin
Northern Africa, South Africa
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall
Late Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Fever, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
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
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Xanthium strumarium
Fraxinus
Common Name
Cocklebur
Ash Tree
In Hindi
cocklebur
राख पेड़
In French
cocklebur
Frêne
In Spanish
cadillo
Fresno
In Portuguese
kokklevor
Freixo
In Polish
kokklevor
Jesion
In Latin
kokklevor
Fraxinum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Cocklebur and Ash Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Cocklebur and Ash Tree? We provide you with everything About Cocklebur and Ash Tree. Cocklebur doesn't have thorns and Ash Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Cocklebur does not have fragrant flowers. Cocklebur has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Ash Tree has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Cocklebur and Ash Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cocklebur and Ash Tree
Season and care of Cocklebur and Ash Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cocklebur and Ash Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocklebur season is Summer and Fall and Ash Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand and for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ash Tree is Acidic.
Cocklebur and Ash Tree Physical Information
Cocklebur and Ash Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm. The color specification of Cocklebur and Ash Tree are as follows:
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Ash Tree flower color: White
- Ash Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cocklebur and Ash Tree
Care of Cocklebur and Ash Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cocklebur 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 Cocklebur 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.