Fraxinus americana

Pyramidal when young, maturing to a rounded crown
Dark green pinnate leaves with white undersides emerge later in the spring
Several (5 to 9) leaflets make up the compound leaves
Foliage turns yellow with purple shading in the fall

ZONE:
3

HEIGHT:
21-23 m

SPREAD:
14-16 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Ash trees have been used in a variety of landscape settings, including street trees and for lawn specimens.

Additional Notes about White Ash:

Native to Ontario and parts of North America.

White ash is a valuable timber tree. Its wood is commercially used for a variety of products including tool handles, oars, garden furniture and sports equipment.

Larval host for many moths and butterflies including the Red-Spotted Purple butterfly. The seeds, persisting well into winter, are enjoyed by many birds and small mammals. The bark is consumed by beavers, porcupines, and rabbits.