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WHITE ASH
Fraxinus americana

General Notes

Ash whitefly infests many of ash trees. Check the planting location for a history of ash whitefly infestation before choosing. SelecTree lists 2 cultivars of americana:  (1)'autumn applause'  (2)'rosehill'

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  • Family: Oleaceae
  • California Native: No
  • Habit: Deciduous
  • Sunset Zones: 1 - 11 and 14 - 17
  • Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
  • Water Needs: Wet to Dry Soil
  • Soil Type: Clay, Loam or Sand
  • Height: Over 65 feet
  • Growth Rate: 36 Inches per Season
  • Shape: Oval
  • Longevity: 40 to 150 years
  • Leaves: Pinnately Compound Odd Dark Green. Gold, Orange or Purple in Fall.
  • Flowers: Inconspicuous
  • Fruit: Large (1.50 - 3.00 inches)
  • Bark: Dark Gray or Light Gray, Furrowed, Ridged or Scaly
  • Pest & Disease: Susceptible to Caterpillars, Scales and White Fly, Anthracnose, Root Rot, Rust, Sooty Mold and Verticillium.
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