Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
World, Pandemic
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Marchantia polymorpha montivagans, Marchantia polymorpha polymorpha, Marchantia polymorpha ruderalis
Number of Varieties
653
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40000
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Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Boggy areas, Fens, stream banks, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-81-15
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
8-4
12-1
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fusarium root rot, Pythium rot, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
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Beauty Benefits
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Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
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Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
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gallstones, Hepatitis, Jaundice, Liver problems, Menopause problems
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Groundcover