Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
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Habitat
Moist Soils
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-7
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
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
Yellow, Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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 dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS nigra
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
Black Ash plant
Red Elderberry
In German
Black Ash Pflanze
Rote Holunder
In French
plante Black Ash
Red sureau
In Spanish
planta de negro de Ceniza
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
planta Black Ash
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Black Ash roślin
Red Elderberry
In Latin
Black ash herba
pubens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Dipsacales
Family
Oleaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black Ash and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Black Ash and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Black Ash and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Ash season is Spring and Summer and Red Elderberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Black Ash and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Black Ash and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Black Ash and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Black Ash and Red Elderberry
Care of Black Ash and Red Elderberry 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 Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.