Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Africa
Types
-
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
Habitat
Hardwood forests, Lowland, Upland, Well Drained
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-12
Sunset Zone
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Red
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Succulent
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Pollen, Rhinitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Tonic
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as a dye
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS americana
PORTULACARIA afra
Common Name
White Ash
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
In Hindi
FRAXINUS americana
Elephant Bush
In German
Fraxinus americana
Elephant Bush
In French
Fraxinus americana
Elephant Bush
In Spanish
Fraxinus americana
elefante Bush
In Greek
Fraxinus americana
ελέφαντας Μπους
In Portuguese
Fraxinus americana
elefante de Bush
In Polish
jesion amerykański
Elephant Bush
In Latin
Fraxinus
bush elephant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Oleaceae
Portulacaceae
Genus
Fraxinus
Portulacaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Portulacarioideae
Season and Care of White Ash and Elephant Bush
Season and care of White Ash and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about White Ash and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Ash and Elephant Bush Physical Information
White Ash and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. White Ash height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of White Ash and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Care of White Ash and Elephant Bush
Care of White Ash and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer White Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.