Fraxinus americana

White Ash, American Ash

Family: Oleaceae Olive


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Green
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Wet
Landscape uses Pollard, street tree
Height 50' to 75' / 15.20m to 22.80m
Spread 40' to 50' / 12.20m to 15.20m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Tan
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval, pyramidal, rounded
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive