Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Mexico, Central America
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Hardwood forests, Lowland, Upland, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Needs very little water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Root rot, Snails
Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Asthma, Pollen, Rhinitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
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Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
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Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Repellent, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
FRAXINUS americana
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
White Ash
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
FRAXINUS americana
In German
Cordia subcordata
Fraxinus americana
In French
Cordia subcordata
Fraxinus americana
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
Fraxinus americana
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
Fraxinus americana
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
Fraxinus americana
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
jesion amerykański
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
Fraxinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Kou and White Ash
Season and care of Kou and White Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and White Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kou and White Ash Physical Information
Kou and White Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas White Ash height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Kou and White Ash are as follows:
Care of Kou and White Ash
Care of Kou and White Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves and White Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.