Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Argentina
Types
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Moist Soils
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
-
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, 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
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, 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
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS nigra
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
Cholla
In Hindi
Black Ash plant
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Black Ash Pflanze
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
plante Black Ash
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
planta de negro de Ceniza
planta de Cholla
In Greek
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
planta Black Ash
planta Salão
In Polish
Black Ash roślin
roślin Hall
In Latin
Black ash herba
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Caryophyllales
Family
Oleaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Fraxinus
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Oleeae
Cylindropuntieae
Season and Care of Black Ash and Cholla
Season and care of Black Ash and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Black Ash and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Ash season is Spring and Summer and Cholla season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Ash and Cholla Physical Information
Black Ash and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Black Ash and Cholla are as follows:
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Black Ash and Cholla
Care of Black Ash and Cholla 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 Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.