Fraxinus americana White ash (Oleaceae) Deciduous tree

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Fraxinus americana
White ash
Deciduous tree
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The Fraxinus americana plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Nova Scotia to Florida, west to Nebraska and Texas. It is a member of the Oleaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as White ash. Some home gardeners know the variety as F. acuminata. F. alba. F. juglandifolia.

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Latin Name:  Fraxinus americana
Common Name:  White ash
Family:  Oleaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  25   Mature Width:  15

Habitat:  Rich upland to lowland woods[43, 82]. Usually found in association with other hardwood trees in well-drained soils on slopes[227].

Propagation Notes: The seed is best harvested green - as soon as it is fully developed but before it has fully dried on the tree - and can then be sown immediately in a cold frame[80]. It usually germinates in the spring[80]. Stored seed requires a period of cold stratification and is best sown as soon as possible in a cold frame[200]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in a cold frame for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions or a nursery bed in late spring or early summer of the following year. If you have sufficient seed then it is possible to sow it directly into an outdoor seedbed, preferably in the autumn. Grow the seedlings on in the seedbed for 2 years before transplanting either to their permanent positions or to nursery beds.

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