Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
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Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
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
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
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Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
Black Ash plant
In German
Süße Kirsche
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
Cerise sucrée
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
planta Black Ash
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
Black ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Properties of Sweet Cherry and Black Ash
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Cherry and Black Ash? We provide you with everything About Sweet Cherry and Black Ash. Sweet Cherry doesn't have thorns and Black Ash doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Cherry has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Vomiting and Black Ash has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sweet Cherry and Black Ash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Black Ash
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Cherry and Black Ash Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Black Ash are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Black Ash
Care of Sweet Cherry and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches 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 Sweet Cherry 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.