Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Central United States, Canada
Types
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Yellow, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
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Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACER rubrum
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Common Name
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
Blue Ash
In Hindi
लाल मेपल के पेड़
Blue Ash plant
In German
Red Maple Tree
Blue Ash Pflanze
In French
Red Maple Tree
usine Blue Ash
In Spanish
Árbol de arce rojo
planta de Blue Ash
In Greek
Red Maple Tree
φυτό Blue Ash
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo vermelho
planta Blue Ash
In Polish
Red Maple Tree
Blue Ash roślin
In Latin
Rubrum Maple ligno
Blue Ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Aceraceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Red Maple Tree and Blue Ash
Wondering what are the properties of Red Maple Tree and Blue Ash? We provide you with everything About Red Maple Tree and Blue Ash. Red Maple Tree doesn't have thorns and Blue Ash doesn't have thorns. Also Red Maple Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Red Maple Tree has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose and Watery eyes and Blue Ash has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose and Watery eyes. 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 Red Maple Tree and Blue Ash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Maple Tree and Blue Ash
Season and care of Red Maple Tree and Blue Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Red Maple Tree and Blue Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Maple Tree and Blue Ash Physical Information
Red Maple Tree and Blue Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Red Maple Tree and Blue Ash are as follows:
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Care of Red Maple Tree and Blue Ash
Care of Red Maple Tree and Blue Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Maple Tree pruning is done 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 Red Maple 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.