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

Cultivars

'Autumn Applause', 'Autumn Blaze', 'Autumn Purple', 'Champaign County', 'Empire', 'Greenspire', 'Northern Blaze', 'Rose Hill', 'Skyline', 'Sparzam'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet

Height: 50' - 70'

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: oval

Ornamental Other: needs full sun

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 4a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Environmental Other: attractive yellow to reddish/purple fall color

CU Structural Soil™: Yes

Moisture Tolerance: 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

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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