Taxonomy
| Clade | angiosperm |
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| Family | Oleaceae |
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| Genus | Fraxinus |
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| Species | americana |
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| Common Name | white ash |
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| iTree Code | FRAM2 |
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Plant Form
| Form | Tree: open rounded crown (pyramidal when young) |
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| Height | 80 feet |
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| Spread | 50 feet |
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| Deciduous | Yes |
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Identification Description
| Foliage | 5-7 leaflets, oval, dark green with smooth edges |
Leaf Type
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Compound - Pinnate |
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| Bark | gray/brown with interlacing ridges |
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| Bud | large, brown, spherical to broad terminal bud, slightly hairy/downy, rust brown |
Bud Arrangement
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Opposite |
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| Twig | gray/green with lateral buds set deep in leaf scar (like a smile) |
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| Flower | small, green/purple, clusters at branch ends; lacking petals; appearing before leaves; male and female on separate trees (dioecious) |
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| Fruit | canoe paddle shaped samara, seed long and narrow |
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| Fall Color | purple, yellow, orange |
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Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance |
| Min | 3b |
Min | 4.6 |
Soil | Moderate |
| Max | 9a |
Max | 7.5 |
Spray | Moderate |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
| Intolerant |
Intolerant |
No |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native |
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| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | United States, Canada |
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| More Information | Visit External Site |
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