Fraxinus americana
White Ash
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White Ash (Fraxinus americana) - Description
F. americana is native to the Eastern United States. It bears leaves that are 8 to 15 inches long with five to nine dark green, oval leaflets that are paler beneath and turn purplish in the fall.
White Ash (Fraxinus americana) - Blooming
Flowers are inconspicuous, and will not occur until the tree is around 30 years old. Some species have separate plants for the female and male flowers.
White Ash (Fraxinus americana) - Growth
Ash are relatively fast growing trees that can tolerate extreme temperatures. Excellent tree for shade, although Fraxinus grow best in full sun. The tree will continue to grow for about 100 years, and live for up to 250.
White Ash (Fraxinus americana) - Planting
Chill seeds 2-3 months before sowing. Sow in fall or spring in containers in an open frame. They will germinate. Cultivars may be grafted in spring.
White Ash (Fraxinus americana) - Pest
Ash trees are susceptible to boring insects. Additionally, ash whitefly is a large problem. These pests can be controlled using natural predators or broad spectrum insecticides.
White Ash (Fraxinus americana) - Interesting facts
Yggdrasil, the World Tree in Norse mythology, is said to have been a giant ash tree, supporting the entire world. Today its strong, but elastic wood has many uses, including baseball bats.
White Ash (Fraxinus americana) - Soil and irrigation
Ashes are tolerant of most soils and once established do not require much, if any irrigation. Most species do best in neutral to acidic soil that is well-draining and fertile.
