Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
China
Central United States, Canada
Types
Chimonanthus praecox, Chimonanthus zhejiangensis
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Dark Red, Sienna
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Yellow, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, 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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Frost
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Ornamental use
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CHIMONANTHUS praecox
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Common Name
Winter Sweet
Japanese allspice
Blue Ash
In Hindi
Wintersweet
Blue Ash plant
In German
Wintersweet
Blue Ash Pflanze
In French
Wintersweet
usine Blue Ash
In Spanish
wintersweet
planta de Blue Ash
In Greek
Wintersweet
φυτό Blue Ash
In Portuguese
wintersweet
planta Blue Ash
In Polish
Wintersweet
Blue Ash roślin
In Latin
Wintersweet
Blue Ash herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Chimonanthus
Fraxinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Wintersweet and Blue Ash
Wondering what are the properties of Wintersweet and Blue Ash? We provide you with everything About Wintersweet and Blue Ash. Wintersweet doesn't have thorns and Blue Ash doesn't have thorns. Also Wintersweet does not have fragrant flowers. Wintersweet has allergic reactions like and Blue Ash has allergic reactions like . 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 Wintersweet and Blue Ash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wintersweet and Blue Ash
Season and care of Wintersweet and Blue Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Wintersweet and Blue Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wintersweet season is Spring and Winter and Blue Ash season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Wintersweet is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Wintersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Wintersweet and Blue Ash Physical Information
Wintersweet and Blue Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Wintersweet height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Wintersweet and Blue Ash are as follows:
Wintersweet flower color: Light Yellow, Dark Red and Sienna
Wintersweet leaf color: Green
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Care of Wintersweet and Blue Ash
Care of Wintersweet and Blue Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wintersweet pruning is done Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Wintersweet 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.