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About Begonia and Black Ash

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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial
Tree

Origin

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Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada

Types

'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash

Number of Varieties

160045
0 40000
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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-153-7
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-1
7-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm1,220.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.50 cm610.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Salmon
Green, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

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Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan
Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped
Pinnate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
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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

Glossy
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Birds

Allergy

Asthma
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
FRAXINUS nigra

Common Name

Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash

In Hindi

बिगोनिया
Black Ash plant

In German

Begonie
Black Ash Pflanze

In French

Begonia
plante Black Ash

In Spanish

Begonia
planta de negro de Ceniza

In Greek

μπιγκόνια
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα

In Portuguese

Begônia
planta Black Ash

In Polish

Begonia
Black Ash roślin

In Latin

Begonia
Black ash herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Cucurbitales
Scrophulariales

Family

Begoniaceae
Oleaceae

Genus

Begonia
Fraxinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

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Oleeae

Subfamily

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-

Number of Species

179518
1 27800
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Properties of Begonia and Black Ash

Wondering what are the properties of Begonia and Black Ash? We provide you with everything About Begonia and Black Ash. Begonia doesn't have thorns and Black Ash doesn't have thorns. Also Begonia does not have fragrant flowers. Begonia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Black Ash has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Begonia and Black Ash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Begonia and Black Ash

Season and care of Begonia and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.

Begonia and Black Ash Physical Information

Begonia and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Black Ash are as follows:

  • Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon

  • Begonia leaf color: Red and Green

  • Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple

  • Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Begonia and Black Ash

Care of Begonia and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Black Ash pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.