Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
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
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Black Ash plant
In German
Zeder
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
Encens Cedar
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
planta Black Ash
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Black ash herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cupressaceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Calocedrus
Fraxinus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Black Ash
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Incense Cedar and Black Ash Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Black Ash are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Black Ash
Care of Incense Cedar and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense 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.