Fraxinus americana

American ash

A huge, cylinder-shaped tree that grows best in direct sunlight.

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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 Pricing

Size	Price	Height	Trunk Thickness
20L	R175-R305 *5 Min	1.0m – 1.2m	5mm – 15mm
40L	R390-R750 *2 Min	1.3m – 1.8m	12mm – 20mm
50L	R400-R950 *2 Min	1.3m – 1.9m	15mm – 25mm
100L	R895-R2350 *1 Min	1.8m – 2.5m	20mm – 30mm
250L	R2400-R3500 *1 Min	2.5m – 4.0m	30mm – 50mm
500L	R3500-R6500 *1 Min	4.0m – 7.0m	50mm – 120mm
1000L	R6500-R12500 *1 Min	6.0m – 10.0m	80mm – 120mm
E.O.G	R8500-R25000+ *1 Min	5.0m – 12.0m	Variable

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