Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Habitat
Moist Soils
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
-
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS nigra
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
Common Name
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
In Hindi
Black Ash plant
White Currant
In German
Black Ash Pflanze
Weiße Ribisel
In French
plante Black Ash
Ribes sativum
In Spanish
planta de negro de Ceniza
grosella blanca
In Greek
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
white currant
In Portuguese
planta Black Ash
groselha-branca
In Polish
Black Ash roślin
biała porzeczka
In Latin
Black ash herba
Ribes glandulosum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Family
Oleaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black Ash and White Currant
Season and care of Black Ash and White Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Black Ash and White Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Ash season is Spring and Summer and White Currant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral and for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Ash and White Currant Physical Information
Black Ash and White Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Black Ash and White Currant are as follows:
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
White Currant flower color: Green
- White Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Black Ash and White Currant
Care of Black Ash and White Currant 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 White Currant 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 White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.