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Species: Fraxinus americana

(frak'si-nus ah-mer-i-kay'nah)

Fraxinus americana

White Ash

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Tree Identification Guide

Ornamental Characteristics

Tree > 30 feet

50' - 70'

Deciduous

oval

needs full sun

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun

4a

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

attractive yellow to reddish/purple fall color

Yes

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

in some areas ash yellows and insect problems may be a hazard. Susceptible to Emerald Ash Borer.

Bare Root Transplanting

Easy

Other

transplant in spring or fall, native to Eastern and Midwestern N. America.

Native Range Map

Native Range Map Image

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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