Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
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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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
-
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Kale
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
गोभी
Black Ash plant
In German
Grünkohl
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
Chou frisé
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
Col rizada
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
Λάχανο
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
Couve
planta Black Ash
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
kale
Black ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Scrophulariales
Family
Brassicaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Kale and Black Ash
Season and care of Kale and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Kale and Black Ash Physical Information
Kale and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Kale and Black Ash are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kale and Black Ash
Care of Kale and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale 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 Kale 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.