Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
All year
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bark splits, Crown gall, Epicormic Sprouting, Woodpecker feeding
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Not Available
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Liver problems
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Fraxinus
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Ash Tree
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
राख पेड़
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Esche
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Frêne
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Fresno
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
δέντρο Ash
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Freixo
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Jesion
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Fraxinum
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Ash Tree and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Ash Tree and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Ash Tree and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ash Tree season is All year and Bird Cherry season is All year. The type of soil for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ash Tree is Acidic and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ash Tree and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Ash Tree and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Ash Tree and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Ash Tree flower color: White
Ash Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Ash Tree and Bird Cherry
Care of Ash Tree and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ash Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
