White Ash

Fraxinus americana

Tree25×15 mzone 3–9light shade

Profile

Family: Oleaceae
Habit: Tree
Height: 25 m
Spread: 15 m
Growth: very fast
Lifespan: 111 years
First yield: after 11 years
Hardiness: zone 3–9
Shade tolerance: light shade
Soil: Sand, Silt, Loam
Soil moisture: very dry – very wet
pH: 5.3 – 8.6
Synonyms: American ash, Cane ash

Flowering & harvest

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Flowering
Fruit harvest

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible1 of 10

Medicinal1 of 10

Other uses1 of 10

Growing

White ash grows best in rich, moist soils with good drainage but tolerates full sun to shade and a wide range of soil pH. It is resistant to deer, rabbits, drought, wet soil, urban conditions, and fire. Propagation is by seed. It is easily transplanted and established.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: slightly toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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