Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Moist Soils
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
-
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS nigra
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
Black Ash plant
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Black Ash Pflanze
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
plante Black Ash
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
planta de negro de Ceniza
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
planta Black Ash
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Black Ash roślin
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Black ash herba
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fagales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Black Ash and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Black Ash and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Black Ash and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Ash season is Spring and Summer and Blackjack Oak season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Black Ash and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Black Ash and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Black Ash and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Black Ash and Blackjack Oak
Care of Black Ash and Blackjack Oak 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 Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.