Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
North America
Types
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Moist Soils
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
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
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS nigra
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Black Ash plant
Chokecherry
In German
Black Ash Pflanze
Chokecherry
In French
plante Black Ash
Chokecherry
In Spanish
planta de negro de Ceniza
Chokecherry
In Greek
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
planta Black Ash
Chokecherry
In Polish
Black Ash roślin
Chokecherry
In Latin
Black ash herba
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Black Ash and Chokecherry
Season and care of Black Ash and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Black Ash and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Ash season is Spring and Summer and Chokecherry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Ash and Chokecherry Physical Information
Black Ash and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Black Ash and Chokecherry are as follows:
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Black Ash and Chokecherry
Care of Black Ash and Chokecherry 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 Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.