Black Ash

Citron

About Black Ash and Citron

Black Ash

Citron

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Fruit

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash

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Number of Varieties

455

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Habitat

Moist Soils

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-79-11

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm240.00 cm

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm180.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green, Purple

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Ovate elongated

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Part of Plant Used

Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware

Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Water Gardens

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FRAXINUS nigra

CITRUS medica

Common Name

Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash

Citron

In Hindi

Black Ash plant

नीबू

In German

Black Ash Pflanze

Zitrone

In French

plante Black Ash

Citron

In Spanish

planta de negro de Ceniza

Cidra

In Greek

φυτό μαύρη τέφρα

Κίτρο

In Portuguese

planta Black Ash

cidra

In Polish

Black Ash roślin

Cytryna

In Latin

Black ash herba

Chron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Scrophulariales

Sapindales

Family

Oleaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Fraxinus

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Oleeae

Citreae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

187

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Properties of Black Ash and Citron

Wondering what are the properties of Black Ash and Citron? We provide you with everything About Black Ash and Citron. Black Ash doesn't have thorns and Citron doesn't have thorns. Also Black Ash does not have fragrant flowers. Black Ash has allergic reactions like and Citron 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 Citron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Black Ash and Citron

Season and care of Black Ash and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Black Ash and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Ash season is Spring and Summer and Citron season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.

Black Ash and Citron Physical Information

Black Ash and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Black Ash and Citron are as follows:

Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Black Ash and Citron

Care of Black Ash and Citron 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 Citron 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 Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.