Fraxinus nigra Black ash (Oleaceae) Deciduous tree

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Fraxinus nigra
Black ash
Deciduous tree
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The Fraxinus nigra plant species is found in Northeastern N. America - Newfoundland to Manitoba, south to Virginia and Iowa. It is a member of the Oleaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Black ash. Some home gardeners know the variety as F. sambucifolia.

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Latin Name:  Fraxinus nigra
Common Name:  Black ash
Family:  Oleaceae
Author:  Marsh.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  25   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Deep cold swamps, river banks and shores, tolerating some standing water[43, 82, 229].

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]. A plant of swamps in the wild, in Britain this species requires a moist to wet soil[200]. It succeeds when growing in exposed positions[200] and also in alkaline soils[11]. Plants are tolerant of atmospheric pollution[200]. A moderate to slow-growing tree in the wild[229], it is not a great success in Britain, where it is often damaged by late frosts[11]. This species is closely related to F. mandschurica[200]. Trees can bear hermaphrodite flowers, separate male and female flowers, or flowers of one sex only[229].

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