Fraxinus nigra - Black Ash
Fraxinus nigra - Black Ash
Fraxinus nigra - Black Ash

Black Ash

Fraxinus nigra

  • Open crown, with ascending branches
  • Winter buds are dark brown with a velvety texture
  • Compound, oval to lance-shaped, green leaves
  • The bark is gray, thick and corky even on young trees
  • Fall foliage is a bright yellow colour

ZONE:
4

HEIGHT:
15-20 m

SPREAD:
9-10 m

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Substitutions Are Available
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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Black ash typically grows in wet, bog-like conditions, and needs adequate drainage to prevent stagnant water.  

Additional Notes about Black Ash:


Native to Ontario and parts of North America.

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
ATTRIBUTES:
Deciduous
Fall Color
HABIT:
Oval
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)
Yellow
LANDSCAPE USES:
Naturalizing
Specimen

THESE PLANTS ARE

suitable substitutions for Fraxinus nigra