Ash Overview
DESCRIPTION | The magnificent shade tree that has it all: tolerance for difficult soils and conditions; spectacular purple, red, orange, or gold fall color; and a stately silhouette. Shapes range from broad-domed to narrow teardrop, but most ash varieties will require a large, open space to become the crowning glory of your landscape. Ashes are good choices for dry or alkaline soils. |
GENUS NAME | Fraxinus |
COMMON NAME | Ash |
PLANT TYPE | Tree |
LIGHT | Sun |
HEIGHT | 20 to 20 feet |
WIDTH | 30 to 50 feet |
SEASON FEATURES | Colorful Fall Foliage |
SPECIAL FEATURES | Attracts Birds |
ZONES | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
PROPAGATION | Grafting, Seed, Stem Cuttings |
PROBLEM SOLVERS | Drought Tolerant, Good For Privacy, Slope/Erosion Control |
More varieties for Ash
Green ash
Fraxinus pennsylvanica is a big, vigorous tree with rich, green foliage that turns bright yellow in autumn. It’s native to areas of North America and grows 50 feet tall and 40 feet wide. Zones 4-9
White ash
Fraxinus americana is a tall (80 feet tall and 50 feet wide), fast-growing tree featuring large, dark green leaves that turn gold or purple in fall. Native to areas of North America. Zones 5-9