Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Pale glory-of-the-snow , Cretan glory-of-the-snow , Forbes' glory-of-the-snow , Loch's glory-of-the-snow
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Loam
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Cottage Garden, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
None
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Unknown
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
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
Black Ash plant
In German
Ruhm des Schnees
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
gloire de la neige
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
gloria de la nieve
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
glory-of-the-snow
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
glória da neve
planta Black Ash
In Polish
chwała śniegu
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
glory of the snow
Black ash herba
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Liliaceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Chionodoxa
Fraxinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oleeae
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Glory of the Snow and Black Ash
Season and care of Glory of the Snow and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Glory of the Snow and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Glory of the Snow season is Spring and Winter and Black Ash season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Glory of the Snow is Loam and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Glory of the Snow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Glory of the Snow and Black Ash Physical Information
Glory of the Snow and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Glory of the Snow height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Glory of the Snow and Black Ash are as follows:
Glory of the Snow flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Glory of the Snow leaf color: Green
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Glory of the Snow and Black Ash
Care of Glory of the Snow and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Glory of the Snow 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 Glory of the Snow 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.
