Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
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Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
it is a type of geranium
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Cordate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
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
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, 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
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Black Ash plant
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
Géranium zonal
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
planta Black Ash
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Black ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Scrophulariales
Family
Geraniaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Black Ash
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Zonal Geranium and Black Ash Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Black Ash are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Black Ash
Care of Zonal Geranium and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth 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 Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.