Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Europe
Types
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
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Habitat
Moist Soils
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-10
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS nigra
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
Black Ash plant
choy sum
In German
Black Ash Pflanze
choy sum
In French
plante Black Ash
choy sum
In Spanish
planta de negro de Ceniza
choy sum
In Greek
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
choy sum
In Portuguese
planta Black Ash
choy sum
In Polish
Black Ash roślin
choy sum
In Latin
Black ash herba
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Capparales
Family
Oleaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Black Ash and Choy Sum
Season and care of Black Ash and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Black Ash and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Ash season is Spring and Summer and Choy Sum season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Ash and Choy Sum Physical Information
Black Ash and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Black Ash and Choy Sum are as follows:
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Black Ash and Choy Sum
Care of Black Ash and Choy Sum 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 Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.