Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
A3, 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, 24
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Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Blue
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
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Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
Black Ash plant
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
Red Cedar Orient
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
planta Black Ash
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
Black ash herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cupressaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Black Ash
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Eastern Red Cedar and Black Ash Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Black Ash are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Black Ash
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Eastern Red Cedar 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.