Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Asia
Types
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
Moist Soils
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-12
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
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow, Lemon yellow
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
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
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
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
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS nigra
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
Lemon
In Hindi
Black Ash plant
नींबू
In German
Black Ash Pflanze
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
plante Black Ash
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
planta de negro de Ceniza
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
planta Black Ash
Limão
In Polish
Black Ash roślin
Cytrynowy
In Latin
Black ash herba
Limon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Rosids
Season and Care of Black Ash and Lemon
Season and care of Black Ash and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Black Ash and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Ash season is Spring and Summer and Lemon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Ash and Lemon Physical Information
Black Ash and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Black Ash and Lemon are as follows:
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Black Ash and Lemon
Care of Black Ash and Lemon 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 Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.