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Fraxinus americana

Also Known As

  • American White Ash

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 60'-100'
  • W: 60'-80'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Fraxinus americana plant details

Fraxinus americana is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, lean and rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fraxinus americana

Plant type: tree
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 60 FT - 80 FT - wide, 60 FT - 100 FT - tall
Uses: shade tree, street tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fraxinus americana

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, lean and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

With hickories ; maples ; beech, the American White Ash (to 80-100') wends its way across much of the eastern N. America, a fine noble shade tree pro- viding food for wildlife ; a tough light wood for baseball bats! SUN/Med-Wet

Gardening facts about Fraxinus americana plant

How to Grow Fraxinus americana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

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Size

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Width: 4'-15'

  • sun
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

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Size

Height: 10'-25'

Width: 10'-25'

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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

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Size

Height: 30'-40'

Width: 35'

  • sun
  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 40'-50'

Width: 25'-30'

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  • even moisture
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Plant Type

Tree

Zones

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Size

Height: 15'-30'

Width: 15'-30'

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