Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America
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Types
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
Fruit
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Red, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Simple lobed or unlobed
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bark splits, Crown gall, Epicormic Sprouting, Woodpecker feeding
Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Liver problems
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Fraxinus
PRUNUS cerasus
Common Name
Ash Tree
Pie Cherry, Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry
In Hindi
राख पेड़
Sour cherry
In German
Esche
Sauerkirsche
In French
Frêne
Prunus cerasus
In Spanish
Fresno
Prunus cerasus
In Greek
δέντρο Ash
Sour cherry
In Portuguese
Freixo
Ginja
In Polish
Jesion
Wiśnia pospolita
In Latin
Fraxinum
Prunus cerasus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ash Tree and Sour Cherry
Season and care of Ash Tree and Sour Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Ash Tree and Sour Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ash Tree season is All year and Sour Cherry season is All year. The type of soil for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy and for Sour Cherry is Loam while the PH of soil for Ash Tree is Acidic and for Sour Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Ash Tree and Sour Cherry Physical Information
Ash Tree and Sour Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Sour Cherry height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Ash Tree and Sour Cherry are as follows:
Ash Tree flower color: White
Ash Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Sour Cherry flower color: White
- Sour Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ash Tree and Sour Cherry
Care of Ash Tree and Sour Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth and Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.