Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Central United States, Canada
North America
Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Green, Purple
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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, Sand
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
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Blue Ash
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
Chokecherry
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Chokecherry
In French
usine Blue Ash
Chokecherry
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
Chokecherry
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
Chokecherry
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
Chokecherry
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Properties of Blue Ash and Chokecherry
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Ash and Chokecherry? We provide you with everything About Blue Ash and Chokecherry. Blue Ash doesn't have thorns and Chokecherry doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Ash does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Ash has allergic reactions like and Chokecherry has allergic reactions like . 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 Chokecherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Chokecherry
Season and care of Blue Ash and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Ash and Chokecherry Physical Information
Blue Ash and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Chokecherry are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Blue Ash and Chokecherry
Care of Blue Ash and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.