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Fraxinus latifolia

Also Known As

Fraxinus oregona
Oregon Ash

Plant type

tree

size

H: 60'-80'
W: 20'-40'

planting zones

6a-8b

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Fraxinus latifolia plant details

Fraxinus latifolia is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fraxinus latifolia

Plant type: tree
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT - 40 FT - wide, 60 FT - 80 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, shade tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fraxinus latifolia

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lovely as a shade tree, this 40-60' riparian species forms a beautiful broad crown. The young bark is smooth and grayish-green becoming dark gray-brown and deeply furrowed with age. The bright-green leaves are pinnately compound with 5-7 leaflets each turning a vivid yellow in the fall. A fine hardwood lumber and fuel wood; it splits easily and burns readily and hot. S-M/W

By: Forestfarm

Native deciduous tree with compound green foliage, turning vivid yellow in the fall. Small green flowers appear before the leaves in the spring on both male and female trees. On female trees these flowers mature into winged samaras. Smooth gray-green bark becomes gray-brown and furrowed with age. Prefers damp, loose soils of riparian zones, even areas that are occasionally flooded. Growth Rate fast

By: Garden World

60+ ft. tall, somewhat coarse native Oregon wetland tree. Yellow-brown fall color. Excellent in the Northwest for riparian area restoration and stream shade.