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Fraxinus americana
White Ash
Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum Photographer:
Description
Fraxinus americana is a deciduous tree. Grows to 80' or taller, with a straight trunk and an oval-shaped crown to 50' wide. Leaves 8"-15" long with 5-9 dark green, oval leaflets and paler beneath, turns purplish in fall. Choose a cultivar that does not produce fruit, which is messy. It prefers full sun in well draining, moist soil. This is a great tree for parks.