Fraxinus americana
American ash
A huge, cylinder-shaped tree that grows best in direct sunlight.
Description
This large feature tree can tolerate strong winds and atmospheric pollution. Suitable for a variety of soils that are mildly acidic, neutral and even mildly alkaline.
It prefers dry and moist soil, but it can also tolerate sandy, loamy and clay soils. Its firewood is often planted to keep snakes away and used for medicinal properties.
- Tolerates temperatures as low as -14°c
- Estimated height: 20-25m
- Estimated width: 12-15m
- Drought-resistant
Additional Information
Information | Details |
|---|---|
Botanical Name | Fraxinus americana |
Common Name | American ash |
Also Known As | White ash |
SA Tree No​ | |
Tree Type | Deciduous |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Features | Shade Tree |
Flowering Season | Spring, Summer |
Focal | No |
Fragrant | No |
Frost Tolerance | Hardy |
Fruiting Season | |
Growth Rate | Fast >500mm |
Minimal Leaf Shedding | No |
Origin | Exotic |
Soil pH | 0 – 4, 5 – 8, 9 – 14 |
Root System | Aggressive |
Soil Type | Sandy, Loam, Clay, Well Drained |
Suitable Garden Size | Large |
Suitable Planting Area | Full Sun |
Aloes & Trees
Size | Height | Trunk Thickness |
|---|---|---|
20L
| 1.0m – 1.2m
| 5mm – 15mm
|
40L
| 1.3m – 1.8m
| 12mm – 20mm
|
50L
| 1.3m – 1.9m
| 15mm – 25mm
|
100L
| 1.8m – 2.5m
| 20mm – 30mm
|
250L
| 2.5m – 4.0m
| 30mm – 50mm
|
500L
| 4.0m – 7.0m
| 50mm – 120mm
|
1000L
| 6.0m – 10.0m
| 80mm – 120mm
|
E.O.G
| 5.0m – 12.0m
| Variable
|
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