Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Central United States, Canada
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Blue Ash
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
Blue Ash plant
In German
Elefant von Apple
Blue Ash Pflanze
In French
Elephant d'Apple
usine Blue Ash
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
planta de Blue Ash
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
φυτό Blue Ash
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
planta Blue Ash
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Blue Ash roślin
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Blue Ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Scrophulariales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Elephant Apple and Blue Ash
Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Apple and Blue Ash? We provide you with everything About Elephant Apple and Blue Ash. Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns and Blue Ash doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Apple has allergic reactions like and Blue Ash 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 Elephant Apple and Blue Ash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Blue Ash
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Blue Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Blue Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Apple and Blue Ash Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Blue Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Blue Ash are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Blue Ash
Care of Elephant Apple and Blue Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.