Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Purplish-black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Pectin
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
ARONIA melanocarpa
Common Name
Blue Ash
Black Chokeberry
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
Black Chokeberry Shrub
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
In French
usine Blue Ash
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
Krzew aronii
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
Lichen Frutex
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Black Chokeberry
Season and care of Blue Ash and Black Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Black Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Ash and Black Chokeberry Physical Information
Blue Ash and Black Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Black Chokeberry are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Blue Ash and Black Chokeberry
Care of Blue Ash and Black Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution. In summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.