Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Blue Ash
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
Black Ash plant
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
usine Blue Ash
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
planta Black Ash
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
Black ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Scrophulariales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Ash and Black Ash
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Ash and Black Ash? We provide you with everything About Blue Ash and Black Ash. Blue Ash doesn't have thorns and Black Ash doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Ash does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Ash has allergic reactions like Not Available and Black Ash has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blue Ash and Black Ash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Black Ash
Season and care of Blue Ash and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Ash and Black Ash Physical Information
Blue Ash and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Black Ash are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Ash and Black Ash
Care of Blue Ash and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.