Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
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Types
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
it is a type of geranium
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
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8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Cordate
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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 spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, 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
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Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS nigra
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Black Ash plant
Zonal Geranium
In German
Black Ash Pflanze
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
plante Black Ash
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
planta de negro de Ceniza
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
planta Black Ash
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Black Ash roślin
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Black ash herba
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Geraniales
Family
Oleaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Black Ash and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Black Ash and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Black Ash and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Ash season is Spring and Summer and Zonal Geranium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Ash and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Black Ash and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Black Ash and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Black Ash and Zonal Geranium
Care of Black Ash and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.