Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Habitat
Hardwood forests, Lowland, Upland, Well Drained
Sunny Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Green, Light Green
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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Needs very little water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Pollen, Rhinitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as a dye
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS americana
PHYSOSTEGIA
Common Name
White Ash
Physostegia
In Hindi
FRAXINUS americana
Physostegia
In German
Fraxinus americana
Physostegia
In French
Fraxinus americana
Physostegia
In Spanish
Fraxinus americana
Physostegia
In Greek
Fraxinus americana
Physostegia
In Portuguese
Fraxinus americana
Physostegia
In Polish
jesion amerykański
Physostegia
In Latin
Fraxinus
Physostegia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Fraxinus
Physostegia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of White Ash and Physostegia
Wondering what are the properties of White Ash and Physostegia? We provide you with everything About White Ash and Physostegia. White Ash doesn't have thorns and Physostegia doesn't have thorns. Also White Ash does not have fragrant flowers. White Ash has allergic reactions like Asthma, Pollen, Rhinitis and Rhinoconjunctivitis and Physostegia 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 Physostegia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Ash and Physostegia
Season and care of White Ash and Physostegia is important to know. While considering everything about White Ash and Physostegia Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Physostegia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for White Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Physostegia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for White Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Ash and Physostegia Physical Information
White Ash and Physostegia physical information is very important for comparison. White Ash height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of White Ash and Physostegia are as follows:
White Ash flower color:
White Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
- Physostegia leaf color: Green
Care of White Ash and Physostegia
Care of White Ash and Physostegia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Physostegia 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 Physostegia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.