Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
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Types
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
Rubus fruticosus
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
ditches, vacant lots, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Palmate
Plant Season
All year
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bark splits, Crown gall, Epicormic Sprouting, Woodpecker feeding
Anthracnose, Aphids, bees, Birds, Caterpillars, Lily Beetle, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Deers
Allergy
-
Food Allergy, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Liver problems
Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
Fraxinus
RUBUS 'Apache'
Common Name
Ash Tree
Blackberry
In Hindi
राख पेड़
ब्लैकबेरी
In German
Esche
Brombeere
In Greek
δέντρο Ash
Βατόμουρο
In Portuguese
Freixo
Amora preta
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ash Tree and Blackberry
Season and care of Ash Tree and Blackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Ash Tree and Blackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ash Tree season is All year and Blackberry season is All year. The type of soil for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy and for Blackberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Ash Tree is Acidic and for Blackberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Ash Tree and Blackberry Physical Information
Ash Tree and Blackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Blackberry height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Ash Tree and Blackberry are as follows:
Ash Tree flower color: White
Ash Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Blackberry flower color: White
- Blackberry leaf color: Green
Care of Ash Tree and Blackberry
Care of Ash Tree and Blackberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth and Blackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ash Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blackberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.