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, Canada
Types
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
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Habitat
Moist Soils
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-7
Sunset Zone
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2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
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
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS nigra
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
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In Hindi
Black Ash plant
Twinleaf
In German
Black Ash Pflanze
Twinleaf
In French
plante Black Ash
Twinleaf
In Spanish
planta de negro de Ceniza
Twinleaf
In Greek
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
planta Black Ash
Twinleaf
In Polish
Black Ash roślin
Twinleaf
In Latin
Black ash herba
Twinleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Ranunculales
Family
Oleaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Fraxinus
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black Ash and Twinleaf
Season and care of Black Ash and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Black Ash and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Ash season is Spring and Summer and Twinleaf season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Ash and Twinleaf Physical Information
Black Ash and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Black Ash and Twinleaf are as follows:
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Black Ash and Twinleaf
Care of Black Ash and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.