Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Mediterranean
Types
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Arbutus unedo
Habitat
Moist Soils
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-9
Sunset Zone
-
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark 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
Orbiculate
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, 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
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS nigra
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
Black Ash plant
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Black Ash Pflanze
Erdbeerbaum
In French
plante Black Ash
arbousier
In Spanish
planta de negro de Ceniza
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
planta Black Ash
medronheiro
In Polish
Black Ash roślin
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Black ash herba
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Ericales
Family
Oleaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black Ash and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Black Ash and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Ash and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Ash season is Spring and Summer and Strawberry Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Ash and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Black Ash and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Ash and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Ash and Strawberry Tree
Care of Black Ash and Strawberry 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 Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.