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white ash

white ash

Fraxinus americana

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 3bZone 9b

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A large native deciduous tree with compound leaves that turn brilliant yellow or purple in fall. Valuable for timber and shade, with minimal pest problems.

Overview

Form
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
50–90′ tall × 40–50′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Oleaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with