Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not available
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Dry Forest, tropical environments
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Sky Blue, Indigo
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
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
Neutral, Alkaline
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, Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Bursera graveolens
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
पालो सेंटो
Black Ash plant
In German
Palo Santo
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
palo santo
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
palo santo
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
palo santo
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
palo santo
planta Black Ash
In Polish
palo santo
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
S. Palo
Black ash herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oleeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Palo Santo and Black Ash
Season and care of Palo Santo and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Palo Santo and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palo Santo season is Spring and Summer and Black Ash season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Palo Santo and Black Ash Physical Information
Palo Santo and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Palo Santo and Black Ash are as follows:
Palo Santo flower color: Sky Blue and Indigo
Palo Santo leaf color: Green
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Palo Santo and Black Ash
Care of Palo Santo and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palo Santo 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 Palo Santo 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.