Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Moist Soils
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-7
Sunset Zone
-
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water more in summer
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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
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
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS nigra
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Black Ash plant
Silver Birch
In German
Black Ash Pflanze
Weißbirke
In French
plante Black Ash
Silver Birch
In Spanish
planta de negro de Ceniza
Abedul de plata
In Greek
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
planta Black Ash
Silver Birch
In Polish
Black Ash roślin
Silver Birch
In Latin
Black ash herba
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fagales
Family
Oleaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Black Ash and Silver Birch
Season and care of Black Ash and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Black Ash and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Ash season is Spring and Summer and Silver Birch season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Ash and Silver Birch Physical Information
Black Ash and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Ash and Silver Birch are as follows:
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Black Ash and Silver Birch
Care of Black Ash and Silver Birch 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 Silver Birch 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 Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.