Your cart is currently empty!
Black Ash
Photo:
Herman, D.E., et al. 1996. North Dakota tree handbook. USDA NRCS ND State Soil Conservation Committee; NDSU Extension and Western Area Power Administration, Bismarck. Courtesy of ND State Soil Conservation Committee. Provided by USDA NRCS ND State Office. United States, ND., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Black ash has a large natural area in the United States and Canada. It is one among the last trees to leaf out in the spring and among the first to turn yellow and drop leaves in the autumn. These trees thrive in damp environments and are typically found in northern marshy forests.
The Emerald ash borer is threatening black ash throughout its range. This tree species is presently listed as endangered in Ontario. Read the recovery strategy to learn more about how we are protecting the black ash.
Quick Growing Guide
Botanical Name: Fraxinus nigra
Botanical Family: Oleaceae
Also Called: Swamp ash, hoop ash, basket ash
Propagation Method
- From Seed
Collect seeds in the fall from the tree, after they begin to turn brown
Natural Range
Black ash grows from western Newfoundland to southeastern Manitoba and eastern North Dakota; south to Iowa; east to southern Indiana, Ohio, and West Virginia; and north from northern Virginia to Delaware and New Jersey.
Share with Family and Friends
Featured Authors
Visit a Botanical Garden For Unique Experiences.
Comments
Logging in to comment gives you more features, but it is not required.
Subscribe
0 Comments
Oldest
More on Gardening Calendar
Plants which are Toxic and Poisonous to Humans
Protect your family and pets from dangerous plants. Learn the names of poisonous plants and take necessary safety steps to prevent accidental poisoning.
Controlling Flea Beatles In The Garden
Learn about the destructive flea beetle and how to identify, prevent, and minimize damage to your prized vegetables in your garden.
Best Nutrients for Growing Vegetables
How do you know what to use to amend your soil or how to get the best nutrients for growing vegetables in soil or hydroponics?
Magnesium Deficiency In Plants
Magnesium deficiency in plants can be identified most commonly by yellowing leaves while the veins remain green.
Red Baneberry For Shade Gardens
Red Baneberry (Actaea rubra) is a good choice for cool shade gardens due to its lovely leaves, blooms, and vivid red berries.
Zinnia Attract Pollinators
Zinnias are beautiful flowers that are great for butterfly gardens. Their blooms can provide an explosion of colour in your landscape.
Prairie Dock
Silphium Terebinthinaceum displays its bright yellow flowers on tall stems in late summer. They attracts pollinators, birds.
Cuitlauzina Pendula: Orchid of the month
It is said that the perfume of Cuitlauzina Pendula is so intoxicating that whoever inhales it experiences a brief journey into the spirit world.
Fern Care Guide
Now let’s take a look at your fern and double check it is living its best life. Here are 10 things to keep in mind as you tend to your fern.
Don’t Compost Tomato Plants
Learn how to save seeds from your favorite tomatoes and overcome challenges in your garden, including poor germination and location issues.
On Harvesting Pumpkins, Squash and Gourds
Seasonal tips on picking pumpkins and squash. For example, if you are picking squash, remember to let them cure for about a week.