Life Span
Biennial
Biennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Blue Ash
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Schwarze Birke
In French
usine Blue Ash
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fagales
Family
Oleaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Black Birch
Season and care of Blue Ash and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Ash and Black Birch Physical Information
Blue Ash and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Black Birch are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Blue Ash and Black Birch
Care of Blue Ash and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.