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Oregon ash
Fraxinus latifolia
tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water
A native Pacific Northwest deciduous tree with compound leaves and clusters of small purple flowers in spring, followed by winged seed pods. It typically grows 40–80 feet tall and is valued for shade and wildlife habitat.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
high
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 6a to Zone 9bpH Range
3.556.589
pH range: 4.8 to 7Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringFall
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Pacific Northwest (Oregon, Washington, California)
Native to: California, Oregon, Washington
Function & Care
biomass/mulchwindbreak
Coppicing
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation