Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
coastal environs
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
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, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, 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
Aphids, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
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
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
Pitanga
Black Ash plant
In German
Pitanga
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
Pitanga
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
Pitanga
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
Pitanga
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
Pitanga
planta Black Ash
In Polish
Pitanga
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
Pitanga
Black ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Scrophulariales
Family
Myrtaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pitanga and Black Ash
Season and care of Pitanga and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Black Ash season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Pitanga and Black Ash Physical Information
Pitanga and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Black Ash are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pitanga and Black Ash
Care of Pitanga and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga 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.