Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Central United States, Canada
Types
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Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Yellow, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Common Name
River Birch
Blue Ash
In Hindi
River Birch
Blue Ash plant
In German
Fluss Birch
Blue Ash Pflanze
In French
Birch river
usine Blue Ash
In Spanish
river Birch
planta de Blue Ash
In Greek
ποταμός Birch
φυτό Blue Ash
In Portuguese
river Birch
planta Blue Ash
In Polish
Rzeka Birch
Blue Ash roślin
In Latin
Betula
Blue 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 Blue Ash
Season and care of River Birch and Blue Ash is important to know. While considering everything about River Birch and Blue Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. River Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
River Birch and Blue Ash Physical Information
River Birch and Blue Ash physical information is very important for comparison. River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of River Birch and Blue Ash are as follows:
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Care of River Birch and Blue Ash
Care of River Birch and Blue 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 Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer River Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.