Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Central United States, Canada
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
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
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Blue Ash
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
Blue Ash plant
In German
indische Malve
Blue Ash Pflanze
In French
Mallow indienne
usine Blue Ash
In Spanish
malva india
planta de Blue Ash
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
φυτό Blue Ash
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
planta Blue Ash
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Blue Ash roślin
In Latin
vitifolium
Blue Ash herba
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Scrophulariales
Family
Malvaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Blue Ash
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Blue Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Blue Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Mallow and Blue Ash Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Blue Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Blue Ash are as follows:
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Mallow and Blue Ash
Care of Indian Mallow and Blue Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Mallow 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.