Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
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Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
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Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
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, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
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 in paper industry
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Black Ash plant
In German
Birke
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
Arbre de bouleau
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
Abedul
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
Birch Tree
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
bétula
planta Black Ash
In Polish
Brzoza
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
Caerulus
Black ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Betulaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Birch and Black Ash
Season and care of Birch and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Birch and Black Ash Physical Information
Birch and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Black Ash are as follows:
Care of Birch and Black Ash
Care of Birch and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches 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 Birch 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.