Ash

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Ash

Ash Overview

DESCRIPTIONThe 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 NAMEFraxinus
COMMON NAMEAsh
PLANT TYPETree
LIGHTSun
HEIGHT20 to 20 feet
WIDTH30 to 50 feet
SEASON FEATURESColorful Fall Foliage
SPECIAL FEATURESAttracts Birds
ZONES2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
PROPAGATIONGrafting, Seed, Stem Cuttings
PROBLEM SOLVERSDrought Tolerant, Good For Privacy, Slope/Erosion Control
 

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Fraxinus americana

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

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

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