Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood 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 pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Fever, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Fraxinus
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Ash Tree
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
राख पेड़
In German
Devil's Backbone
Esche
In French
Backbone du Diable
Frêne
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Fresno
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
δέντρο Ash
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Freixo
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Jesion
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Fraxinum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Lamiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Not Available
Properties of Devils Backbone and Ash Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Ash Tree? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Ash Tree. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Ash Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Devils Backbone does not have fragrant flowers. Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation and Toxic and Ash Tree has allergic reactions like Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation and Toxic. 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 Devils Backbone and Ash Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Ash Tree
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Ash Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Ash Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ash Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ash Tree is Acidic.
Devils Backbone and Ash Tree Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Ash Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Ash Tree are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Ash Tree flower color: White
- Ash Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Ash Tree
Care of Devils Backbone and Ash Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone 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.