Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
-
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
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
Screening / Wind Break
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Black Ash plant
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
planta Black Ash
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Black ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Black Ash
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Black Ash season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Black Ash Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Black Ash are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Black Ash
Care of Bird Cherry and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 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 Bird Cherry 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.