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What is

Life Span

Biennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Tree

Origin

Central United States, Canada
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Types

Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa

Number of Varieties

6550
0 40000
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Habitat

Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-86-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

8-4
10-6

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,500.00 cm610.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

100.00 cm300.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green, Purple
Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan
Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow
Burgundy, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

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Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate
Cylindrical

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring
Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

-
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

Flower Petal Number

-
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds
Birds

Allergy

-
allergic reaction, Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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Part of Plant Used

Inner Bark, Seeds
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks

Other Uses

Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FRAXINUS quadrangulata
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'

Common Name

Blue Ash
Hybrid Crapemyrtle

In Hindi

Blue Ash plant
क्रेप मेहंदी

In German

Blue Ash Pflanze
Crapemyrtle

In French

usine Blue Ash
Crapemyrtle

In Spanish

planta de Blue Ash
Crapemyrtle

In Greek

φυτό Blue Ash
Crapemyrtle

In Portuguese

planta Blue Ash
Crapemyrtle

In Polish

Blue Ash roślin
Crapemyrtle

In Latin

Blue Ash herba
Crapemyrtle

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales
Myrtales

Family

Oleaceae
Lythraceae

Genus

Fraxinus
Lagerstroemia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Oleeae
Lagerstroemieae

Subfamily

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Lagerstroemieae

Number of Species

6550
1 27800
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Difference Between Blue Ash and Crapemyrtle

If you are confused whether Blue Ash or Crapemyrtle are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Blue Ash and Crapemyrtle Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Blue Ash are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Crapemyrtle fertilizers required are fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season and Requires high amount of nitrogen. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Blue Ash and Crapemyrtle if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Blue Ash and Crapemyrtle

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