Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
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Habitat
Moist Soils
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
-
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow, 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
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Mouth itching, Throat itching
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
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS nigra
MALUS domestica 'Jonathan'
Common Name
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
Apple, Eating Apple, Jonathan Apple
In Hindi
Black Ash plant
जोनाथन सेब
In German
Black Ash Pflanze
Jonathan (Apfel)
In French
plante Black Ash
Jonathan (pomme)
In Spanish
planta de negro de Ceniza
Jonathan manzana
In Greek
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
Jonathan μήλο
In Portuguese
planta Black Ash
Jonathan maçã
In Polish
Black Ash roślin
Jonatan (jabłko)
In Latin
Black ash herba
Apple Ionathan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Black Ash and Jonathan Apple
Season and care of Black Ash and Jonathan Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Black Ash and Jonathan Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Ash season is Spring and Summer and Jonathan Apple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jonathan Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral and for Jonathan Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Ash and Jonathan Apple Physical Information
Black Ash and Jonathan Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Jonathan Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Black Ash and Jonathan Apple are as follows:
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jonathan Apple flower color: White and Rose
- Jonathan Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Black Ash and Jonathan Apple
Care of Black Ash and Jonathan Apple 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 Jonathan Apple 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 Jonathan Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.