Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Central United States, Canada
Types
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Moist Soils
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
-
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Yellow, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS nigra
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Common Name
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
Blue Ash
In Hindi
Black Ash plant
Blue Ash plant
In German
Black Ash Pflanze
Blue Ash Pflanze
In French
plante Black Ash
usine Blue Ash
In Spanish
planta de negro de Ceniza
planta de Blue Ash
In Greek
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
φυτό Blue Ash
In Portuguese
planta Black Ash
planta Blue Ash
In Polish
Black Ash roślin
Blue Ash roślin
In Latin
Black ash herba
Blue Ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Scrophulariales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Black Ash and Blue Ash
Wondering what are the properties of Black Ash and Blue Ash? We provide you with everything About Black Ash and Blue Ash. Black Ash doesn't have thorns and Blue Ash doesn't have thorns. Also Black Ash does not have fragrant flowers. Black Ash has allergic reactions like and Blue Ash has allergic reactions like . 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 Black Ash and Blue Ash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Ash and Blue Ash
Season and care of Black Ash and Blue Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Black Ash and Blue Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Ash season is Spring and Summer and Blue Ash season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Ash and Blue Ash Physical Information
Black Ash and Blue Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Black Ash and Blue Ash are as follows:
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Care of Black Ash and Blue Ash
Care of Black Ash and Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.