Fraxinus latifolia Oregon ash (Oleaceae) Deciduous tree

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Fraxinus latifolia
Oregon ash
Deciduous tree
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The Fraxinus latifolia plant species is found in Western N. America - Washington to California. It is a member of the Oleaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Oregon ash. Some home gardeners know the variety as F. oregona.

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Latin Name:  Fraxinus latifolia
Common Name:  Oregon ash
Family:  Oleaceae
Author:  Benth.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  20   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Rather deep, fertile, usually moist soils in the neighbourhood of streams near the coast[60, 82].

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[11, 200]. Plants succeed when growing in exposed positions[200] and also in alkaline soils[11]. They tolerate atmospheric pollution[200]. A fast growing tree for its first 75 years in the wild, it then grows slowly reaching a maximum age of 250 years[229]. This species is closely related to F. pennsylvanica[200]. Dioecious. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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