Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Australia, South America
Types
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Moist Soils
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
-
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part 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
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
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
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
-
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS nigra
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
Elderberry
In Hindi
Black Ash plant
Elderberry
In German
Black Ash Pflanze
Holunderbeere
In French
plante Black Ash
Sureau
In Spanish
planta de negro de Ceniza
Saúco
In Greek
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
Elderberry
In Portuguese
planta Black Ash
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Black Ash roślin
Bez czarny
In Latin
Black ash herba
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Dipsacales
Family
Oleaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black Ash and Elderberry
Season and care of Black Ash and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Black Ash and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Ash season is Spring and Summer and Elderberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Black Ash and Elderberry Physical Information
Black Ash and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Black Ash and Elderberry are as follows:
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Black Ash and Elderberry
Care of Black Ash and Elderberry 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 Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.