Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
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
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Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Peppertree
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
Peppertree
Black Ash plant
In German
Peppertree
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
Peppertree
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
peppertree
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
Peppertree
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
Peppertree
planta Black Ash
In Polish
Peppertree
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
Peppertree
Black ash herba
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
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Season and Care of Peppertree and Black Ash
Season and care of Peppertree and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Peppertree and Black Ash Physical Information
Peppertree and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Black Ash are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peppertree and Black Ash
Care of Peppertree and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Peppertree 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.