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White Ash

Fraxinus Americana

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Overview

White Ash (Fraxinus americana) is a majestic deciduous tree frequently utilized in landscape designs for its impressive stature, growing up to 70-80 feet tall with a spread of 40-50 feet. It features compound leaves, with notable fall colors ranging from purple to yellow. This hardy specimen prefers well-drained soil and full sun. White Ash is also valued for its strong wood, popular in furniture-making. Caution: vulnerable to the emerald ash borer.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
White Ash (Fraxinus Americana) — necessitating informed management and preventive treatment in affected regions

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Mature height
60–80 Ft.
Mature width
60–80 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Oleaceae
Climate
Temperate

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White Ash (Fraxinus Americana) — It is renowned for its strong wood and opposite branching pattern; white Ash is also valued for its strong wood, popular in
White Ash (Fraxinus Americana) — tree with purple blooms
White Ash (Fraxinus Americana) — is a majestic deciduous tree that renders a stately presence in any landscape; it shows moderate drought
White Ash (Fraxinus Americana) — The tree's diameter generally spans 2 to 3 feet
White Ash (Fraxinus Americana) — It features compound leaves, with notable fall colors ranging from purple to yellow; each leaflet typically measures 3 to 4
White Ash (Fraxinus Americana) — In the fall, the foliage turns a striking deep purple to burgundy, before shedding its leaves
White Ash (Fraxinus Americana) — It is renowned for its strong wood and opposite branching pattern
White Ash (Fraxinus Americana) — tree for full; necessitating informed management and preventive treatment in affected regions
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