Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
-
Types
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Moist Soils
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
-
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear to lanceolate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water when soil is dry
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
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
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS nigra
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
Black Ash plant
Pelargonium
In German
Black Ash Pflanze
Pelargonium
In French
plante Black Ash
pélargonium
In Spanish
planta de negro de Ceniza
pelargonium
In Greek
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
planta Black Ash
pelargônio
In Polish
Black Ash roślin
pelargonia
In Latin
Black ash herba
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Geraniales
Family
Oleaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Fraxinus
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Black Ash and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Black Ash and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Black Ash and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Ash season is Spring and Summer and Scented Geranium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Ash and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Black Ash and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Black Ash and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Black Ash and Scented Geranium
Care of Black Ash and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.