Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Open areas
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Black
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
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
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
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Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Pepper
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
शिमला मिर्च
Black Ash plant
In German
Capsicum
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
Capsicum
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
Pimiento
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
Κοκκινοπίπερο
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
cápsico
planta Black Ash
In Polish
papryka
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
Capsicum
Black ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Scrophulariales
Family
Solanaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Capsicum and Black Ash
Season and care of Capsicum and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Capsicum and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capsicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capsicum is Loam and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capsicum is Neutral and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Capsicum and Black Ash Physical Information
Capsicum and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Capsicum and Black Ash are as follows:
Capsicum flower color: White
Capsicum leaf color: Green
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Capsicum and Black Ash
Care of Capsicum and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots 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 Capsicum 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.