Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CALLUNA vulgaris
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Common Name
Heather, Common heather, Ling
Blue Ash
In Hindi
हीथ
Blue Ash plant
In German
Heidekraut
Blue Ash Pflanze
In French
bruyère
usine Blue Ash
In Spanish
brezo
planta de Blue Ash
In Greek
ερείκη
φυτό Blue Ash
In Portuguese
urze
planta Blue Ash
In Polish
wrzos
Blue Ash roślin
In Latin
Heather
Blue Ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Scrophulariales
Family
Ericaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Heather and Blue Ash
Season and care of Heather and Blue Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Heather and Blue Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heather is Loam, Sand and for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Heather is Acidic and for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Heather and Blue Ash Physical Information
Heather and Blue Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Heather and Blue Ash are as follows:
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Care of Heather and Blue Ash
Care of Heather and Blue Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Heather 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.