Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
China
Types
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, 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, 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
Prune in late summer or fall, 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, Spotted Lanterfly
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
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
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS nigra
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
Tree-of-Heaven
In Hindi
Black Ash plant
कल्पवृक्ष
In German
Black Ash Pflanze
Baum des Himmels
In French
plante Black Ash
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
planta de negro de Ceniza
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
planta Black Ash
Árvore do céu
In Polish
Black Ash roślin
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
Black ash herba
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Sapindales
Family
Oleaceae
Simaroubaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Ash and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Black Ash and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Black Ash and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Ash season is Spring and Summer and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Ash and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Black Ash and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Black Ash and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Black Ash and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Black Ash and Tree-of-Heaven 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 Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, 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 Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.