Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
-
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
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, Street Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
Tabebuia
Black Ash plant
In German
Tabebuia
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
Tabebuia
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
Tabebuia
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
Tabebuia
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
planta Black Ash
In Polish
Tabebuia
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
Tabebuia
Black ash herba
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Black Ash
Season and care of Tabebuia and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Black Ash season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Tabebuia and Black Ash Physical Information
Tabebuia and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Black Ash are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tabebuia and Black Ash
Care of Tabebuia and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads 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 Tabebuia 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.