Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Japanese Evergreen Oak, Sawthorn Oak, Oriental White Oak
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Red, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Orange, Brown, Dark Red
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established, Water Deeply
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiaphonic, Antiasthamatic, Astringent, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Haemorrhages, Indigestion, Opthalmic, Salve, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Tannin, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used for woodware
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
QUERCUS velutina
Common Name
Blue Ash
Black Oak
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
Black Oak Tree
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Schwarz Oak Tree
In French
usine Blue Ash
Noir Oak Tree
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
Negro del árbol de roble
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
Black Oak Tree
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
Carvalho Preto
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
Czarny Dąb
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
Niger quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fagales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Black Oak
Season and care of Blue Ash and Black Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Black Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Black Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Ash and Black Oak Physical Information
Blue Ash and Black Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Black Oak height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Black Oak are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Black Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Black Oak leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Blue Ash and Black Oak
Care of Blue Ash and Black Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Oak pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.