Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
South America
Types
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Moist Soils
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-11
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Arrowhead
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Insignificant
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
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS nigra
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
Peppertree
In Hindi
Black Ash plant
Peppertree
In German
Black Ash Pflanze
Peppertree
In French
plante Black Ash
Peppertree
In Spanish
planta de negro de Ceniza
peppertree
In Greek
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
Peppertree
In Portuguese
planta Black Ash
Peppertree
In Polish
Black Ash roślin
Peppertree
In Latin
Black ash herba
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Family
Oleaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Black Ash and Peppertree
Season and care of Black Ash and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Ash and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Ash season is Spring and Summer and Peppertree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Ash and Peppertree Physical Information
Black Ash and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Black Ash and Peppertree are as follows:
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Black Ash and Peppertree
Care of Black Ash and Peppertree 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 Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.