Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Habitat
Hardwood forests, Lowland, Upland, Well Drained
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-11
Sunset Zone
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
-
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Needs very little water
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, Pollen, Rhinitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Tonic
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Anti-fungal, Appetite enhancer, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, Headache, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Metabolic disorders, Obesity, Oral health, Piles, Rheumatism, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as a dye
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS americana
Areca catechu
Common Name
White Ash
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
In Hindi
FRAXINUS americana
सुपारी
In German
Fraxinus americana
Betelnusspalme
In French
Fraxinus americana
noix de bétel
In Spanish
Fraxinus americana
Betelnusspalme
In Greek
Fraxinus americana
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Fraxinus americana
noz de betel
In Polish
jesion amerykański
betel nut
In Latin
Fraxinus
nut Ham
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Fraxinus
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of White Ash and Areca nut
Season and care of White Ash and Areca nut is important to know. While considering everything about White Ash and Areca nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Areca nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Areca nut is Loam while the PH of soil for White Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral.
White Ash and Areca nut Physical Information
White Ash and Areca nut physical information is very important for comparison. White Ash height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of White Ash and Areca nut are as follows:
Care of White Ash and Areca nut
Care of White Ash and Areca nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer White Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Areca nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.