Taxonomy
| Clade | angiosperm |
|---|---|
| Family | Oleaceae |
| Genus | Fraxinus |
| Species | excelsior |
| Common Name | European ash |
| iTree Code | FREX |
Plant Form
| Form | Tree, broad-spreading |
|---|---|
| Height | 80 feet |
| Spread | 90 feet |
| Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
| Foliage | dark green, opposite, 10 to 12" long, 7 to 11 leaflets | Leaf Type
 |
Compound - Pinnate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bark | gray-ish brown | ||
| Bud | black, egg shaped, pubescent, 2 to 3 pairs of opposite scales | Bud Arrangement
|
Opposite |
| Twig | ends curve upward, gray, glabrous | ||
| Flower | polygamous | ||
| Fruit | narrow oblong samara, 1 inch long wing | ||
| Fall Color | dull green or casual yellow | ||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
|
pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 5a | Min | -99.0 | Soil | Unknown |
| Max | 5b | Max | -99.0 | Spray | Unknown |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native | |
|---|---|
| U.S. Native | |
| Region of Origin | Europe and Asia |