Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
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Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed
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, No need to fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
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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 for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
River Birch
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
River Birch
Black Ash plant
In German
Fluss Birch
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
Birch river
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
river Birch
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
ποταμός Birch
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
river Birch
planta Black Ash
In Polish
Rzeka Birch
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
Betula
Black ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Betulaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of River Birch and Black Ash
Season and care of River Birch and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about River Birch and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. River Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
River Birch and Black Ash Physical Information
River Birch and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of River Birch and Black Ash are as follows:
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of River Birch and Black Ash
Care of River Birch and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. River Birch pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shape and thin as needed 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 River Birch 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.