Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Mexico, Central America
Types
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Moist Soils
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-15
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
-
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Bulbs, Root
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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS nigra
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Black Ash plant
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Black Ash Pflanze
Yambohne
In French
plante Black Ash
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
planta de negro de Ceniza
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
planta Black Ash
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Black Ash roślin
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Black ash herba
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Scrophulariales
Fabales
Genus
Fraxinus
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Black Ash and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Black Ash and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Black Ash and Jicama. Black Ash doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Black Ash does not have fragrant flowers. Black Ash has allergic reactions like and Jicama 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 Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Ash and Jicama
Season and care of Black Ash and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Black Ash and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Ash season is Spring and Summer and Jicama season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Ash and Jicama Physical Information
Black Ash and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Black Ash and Jicama are as follows:
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Black Ash and Jicama
Care of Black Ash and Jicama 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 Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.