Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Cold Regions
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, 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
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Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Trident Maple
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
Black Ash plant
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
Trident Maple
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
arce de Trident
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
Trident Maple
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
planta Black Ash
In Polish
Trident klon
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
Trident Maple
Black ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Aceraceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Trident Maple and Black Ash
Season and care of Trident Maple and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Trident Maple and Black Ash Physical Information
Trident Maple and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Black Ash are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Trident Maple and Black Ash
Care of Trident Maple and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Trident Maple 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.