Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Caribbean, South America
Types
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Not available
Habitat
Moist Soils
Dry Forest, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Sky Blue, Indigo
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow, Red, Orange
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, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Neutral, Alkaline
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, Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Bark
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS nigra
Bursera graveolens
Common Name
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
In Hindi
Black Ash plant
पालो सेंटो
In German
Black Ash Pflanze
Palo Santo
In French
plante Black Ash
palo santo
In Spanish
planta de negro de Ceniza
palo santo
In Greek
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
palo santo
In Portuguese
planta Black Ash
palo santo
In Polish
Black Ash roślin
palo santo
In Latin
Black ash herba
S. Palo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Family
Oleaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Ash and Palo Santo
Season and care of Black Ash and Palo Santo is important to know. While considering everything about Black Ash and Palo Santo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Ash season is Spring and Summer and Palo Santo season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral and for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Ash and Palo Santo Physical Information
Black Ash and Palo Santo physical information is very important for comparison. Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Black Ash and Palo Santo are as follows:
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Palo Santo flower color: Sky Blue and Indigo
- Palo Santo leaf color: Green
Care of Black Ash and Palo Santo
Care of Black Ash and Palo Santo 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 Palo Santo 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 Palo Santo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.