Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Central United States, Canada
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
-
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Birds
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
-
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Common Name
Black Currant
Blue Ash
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
Blue Ash plant
In German
Carandas
Blue Ash Pflanze
In French
karondas
usine Blue Ash
In Spanish
karondas
planta de Blue Ash
In Greek
karondas
φυτό Blue Ash
In Portuguese
karondas
planta Blue Ash
In Polish
karondas
Blue Ash roślin
In Latin
karondas
Blue Ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Scrophulariales
Family
Apocynaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Karonda and Blue Ash
Wondering what are the properties of Karonda and Blue Ash? We provide you with everything About Karonda and Blue Ash. Karonda has thorns and Blue Ash doesn't have thorns. Also Karonda does not have fragrant flowers. Karonda has allergic reactions like Eczema, Mouth itching and Throat itching and Blue Ash has allergic reactions like Eczema, Mouth itching and Throat itching. 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 Karonda and Blue Ash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Karonda and Blue Ash
Season and care of Karonda and Blue Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Blue Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Karonda and Blue Ash Physical Information
Karonda and Blue Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Blue Ash are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Care of Karonda and Blue Ash
Care of Karonda and Blue Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Karonda 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.