Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
not available
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow green, Silver
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Silver
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
pruning needed for strong structure
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
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
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 as Ornamental plant
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Russian Olive
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
रूस ओलिव
Black Ash plant
In German
russische Olive
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
Olive russe
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
oliva ruso
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
Ρωσική Ελιάς
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
Olive russo
planta Black Ash
In Polish
rosyjski Olive
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
Russian Olive
Black ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Scrophulariales
Family
Elaeagnaceae
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 Russian Olive and Black Ash
Season and care of Russian Olive and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Russian Olive and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Russian Olive and Black Ash Physical Information
Russian Olive and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Russian Olive and Black Ash are as follows:
Russian Olive flower color: White, Yellow green and Silver
Russian Olive leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Russian Olive and Black Ash
Care of Russian Olive and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure 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 Russian Olive 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.