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What is

Life Span

Biennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Shrub

Origin

Central United States, Canada
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Types

Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus

Number of Varieties

652
0 40000
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Habitat

Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
shaded woods, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-85-8
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

8-4
9-4

Sunset Zone

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22

Habit

Upright/Erect
Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,500.00 cm180.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

100.00 cm240.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green, Purple
White, Light Yellow, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan
Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold

Leaf Color in Winter

-
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate
Lobed

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Drought, Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering

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, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full 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 flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

-
Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

Flower Petal Number

-
Semi-Double

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, Insects

Allergy

-
Toxic if not prepared properly

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

-
Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Inner Bark, Seeds
Bark, Root

Other Uses

Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Calycanthus floridus

Common Name

Blue Ash
Sweetshrub

In Hindi

Blue Ash plant
sweetshrub

In German

Blue Ash Pflanze
sweetshrub

In French

usine Blue Ash
sweetshrub

In Spanish

planta de Blue Ash
sweetshrub

In Greek

φυτό Blue Ash
sweetshrub

In Portuguese

planta Blue Ash
sweetshrub

In Polish

Blue Ash roślin
sweetshrub

In Latin

Blue Ash herba
sweetshrub

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales
Laurales

Family

Oleaceae
Calycanthaceae

Genus

Fraxinus
Calycanthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Tribe

Oleeae
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Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

654
1 27800
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Difference Between Blue Ash and Sweetshrub

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Importance of Blue Ash and Sweetshrub

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Compare Facts of Blue Ash vs Sweetshrub

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