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Fraxinus americana

White Ash

Plant photo of: Fraxinus americana
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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer:

 

Description

Fraxinus americana is a deciduous tree. Grows to 80' or taller, with a straight trunk and an oval-shaped crown to 50' wide. Leaves 8"-15" long with 5-9 dark green, oval leaflets and paler beneath, turns purplish in fall. Choose a cultivar that does not produce fruit, which is messy. It prefers full sun in well draining, moist soil. This is a great tree for parks.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

40-60', 60-100'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green, Light Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Invasive, Messy

Design Styles

Seascape, Wetlands, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Silhouette, Specimen, Standard

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Park

Special Uses

Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.