Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
China, Japan
Types
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
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Habitat
Moist Soils
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
-
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Rhomboid
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
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Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS nigra
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
bluebeard
you shu
In Hindi
Black Ash plant
Bluebeard
In German
Black Ash Pflanze
Blaubart
In French
plante Black Ash
Bluebeard
In Spanish
planta de negro de Ceniza
Barba Azul
In Greek
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
planta Black Ash
Barba Azul
In Polish
Black Ash roślin
Sinobrody
In Latin
Black ash herba
Bluebeard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Order
Scrophulariales
Lamiales
Family
Oleaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Fraxinus
Caryopteris
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black Ash and Bluebeard
Season and care of Black Ash and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about Black Ash and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Ash season is Spring and Summer and Bluebeard season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Ash and Bluebeard Physical Information
Black Ash and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black Ash and Bluebeard are as follows:
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
- Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Black Ash and Bluebeard
Care of Black Ash and Bluebeard 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 Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.