Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Central United States, Canada
Types
Gold Dust Croton, Banana Croton
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Along Railroads, Pastures, Roadsides, Sandy areas, Waste areas
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Yellow, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Gold, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
-
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove branches that rub together
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Dizziness, Eczema, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Joint pain, Malaria, Nerve pain, Upset stomach
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CODIAEUM variegatum
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Common Name
Rushfoil, Croton
Blue Ash
In Hindi
क्रोटोन प्लांट
Blue Ash plant
In German
Kroton
Blue Ash Pflanze
In French
Croton
usine Blue Ash
In Spanish
Croton Planta
planta de Blue Ash
In Greek
Κρότωνα φυτών
φυτό Blue Ash
In Portuguese
cróton
planta Blue Ash
In Polish
Kroto roślin
Blue Ash roślin
In Latin
Planta Croton
Blue Ash herba
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Croton and Blue Ash
Season and care of Croton and Blue Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Croton and Blue Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Croton season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Croton is Loam, Sand and for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Croton is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Croton and Blue Ash Physical Information
Croton and Blue Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Croton height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Croton and Blue Ash are as follows:
Croton flower color: White and Yellow
Croton leaf color: White, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Gold
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Care of Croton and Blue Ash
Care of Croton and Blue Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Croton pruning is done Prune in spring and Remove branches that rub together and Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Croton needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.