Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
Central United States, Canada
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
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
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
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
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Blue Ash
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Blue Ash plant
In German
Zeder
Blue Ash Pflanze
In French
Encens Cedar
usine Blue Ash
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
planta de Blue Ash
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
φυτό Blue Ash
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
planta Blue Ash
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Blue Ash roślin
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Blue Ash herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cupressaceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Calocedrus
Fraxinus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Incense Cedar and Blue Ash
Wondering what are the properties of Incense Cedar and Blue Ash? We provide you with everything About Incense Cedar and Blue Ash. Incense Cedar doesn't have thorns and Blue Ash doesn't have thorns. Also Incense Cedar does not have fragrant flowers. Incense Cedar 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 Incense Cedar and Blue Ash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Blue Ash
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Blue Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Blue Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Incense Cedar and Blue Ash Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Blue Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Blue Ash are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Blue Ash
Care of Incense Cedar and Blue Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense Cedar 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.