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, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Moist Soils
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
-
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS nigra
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
Black Ash plant
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Black Ash Pflanze
Red Maple Tree
In French
plante Black Ash
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
planta de negro de Ceniza
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
planta Black Ash
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Black Ash roślin
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Black ash herba
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Family
Oleaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Black Ash and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Black Ash and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Ash and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Ash season is Spring and Summer and Red Maple Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Ash and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Black Ash and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Black Ash and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Black Ash and Red Maple Tree
Care of Black Ash and Red Maple Tree 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 Maple Tree pruning is done 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 Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.