Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
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Central United States, Canada
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Light Yellow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
Clay, 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
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Red blotch
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Blue Ash
In Hindi
हिम चम्पा
Blue Ash plant
In German
Magnolienbaum
Blue Ash Pflanze
In French
magnolia
usine Blue Ash
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
planta de Blue Ash
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
φυτό Blue Ash
In Portuguese
magnólia
planta Blue Ash
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
Blue Ash roślin
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
Blue Ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Scrophulariales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Blue Ash
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Blue Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Blue Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Blue Ash season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Magnolia Tree and Blue Ash Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Blue Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Blue Ash are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Care of Magnolia Tree and Blue Ash
Care of Magnolia Tree and Blue Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Magnolia Tree 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.