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Fraxinus americana Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Cultivation Notes: Prefers a deep loamy soil, even if it is on the heavy side[1, 200]. Most members of this genus are gross feeders and require a rich soil[200]. Succeeds in exposed positions[200] and in alkaline soils[11]. Tolerates atmospheric pollution[200]. Young plants tolerate forest shade[226]. One of the most valuable hardwood timber trees in N. America[226], saplings grow slowly at first, but the growth rate speeds up over the next 50 years[229]. This species is planted on a small scale, mainly in E. Europe, as a timber tree[50]. It has the potential as a forestry tree in Britain, succeeding under conditions that are too dry or frosty for the native ash, F. excelsior[11]. A very ornamental tree[1], it is often confused in cultivation with F. pennsylvanica[50]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required. Male trees usually flower heavily each year, but female trees only flower heavily every 2 - 3 years[229]. For further Fraxinus americana gardening information |
