Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Hardwood forests, Lowland, Upland, Well Drained
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
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Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Needs very little water
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Asthma, Pollen, Rhinitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Tonic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
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Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as a dye
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS americana
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
White Ash
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
FRAXINUS americana
Hydrangea
In German
Fraxinus americana
Hortensie
In French
Fraxinus americana
Hortensia
In Spanish
Fraxinus americana
Hortensia
In Greek
Fraxinus americana
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Fraxinus americana
Hortênsia
In Polish
jesion amerykański
Hortensja
In Latin
Fraxinus
Hibiscus
Family
Oleaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of White Ash and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of White Ash and Chaco? We provide you with everything About White Ash and Chaco. White Ash doesn't have thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also White Ash does not have fragrant flowers. White Ash has allergic reactions like Asthma, Pollen, Rhinitis and Rhinoconjunctivitis and Chaco has allergic reactions like Asthma, Pollen, Rhinitis and Rhinoconjunctivitis. 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 White Ash and Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Ash and Chaco
Season and care of White Ash and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about White Ash and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Ash and Chaco Physical Information
White Ash and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. White Ash height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of White Ash and Chaco are as follows:
Care of White Ash and Chaco
Care of White Ash and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.