Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Prunus virginiana
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
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Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
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Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, 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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
Chokecherry
Black Ash plant
In German
Chokecherry
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
Chokecherry
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
Chokecherry
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
Chokecherry
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
planta Black Ash
In Polish
Chokecherry
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
chokecherry
Black ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Black Ash
Season and care of Chokecherry and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Chokecherry and Black Ash Physical Information
Chokecherry and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Black Ash are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Black Ash
Care of Chokecherry and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches 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 Chokecherry 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.