Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Western Asia
Types
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
Moist Soils
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
-
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS nigra
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Black Ash plant
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Black Ash Pflanze
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
plante Black Ash
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
planta de negro de Ceniza
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
planta Black Ash
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
Black Ash roślin
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
Black ash herba
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Black Ash and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Black Ash and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Black Ash and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Ash season is Spring and Summer and Bing Cherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Ash and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Black Ash and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Black Ash and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bing Cherry flower color:
- Bing Cherry leaf color:
Care of Black Ash and Bing Cherry
Care of Black Ash and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Bing Cherry pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.