White Ash (Fraxinus Americana)

Attractive in its fissured shape, the White Ash is a beautiful, fast growing deciduous tree providing wide shade cover. Leaves turn yellow or purple during Autumn and inconspicuous Spring flowering.

Maximum Height

15-20 meters

Maximum Spread

8-15 metres

Canopy

This rapid growing tree is almost pyramidal when young, but gradually slows down and developing a more spread, round or oval shape.

Position

Thrives in full sun and rich, well drained soil.

Best Suited For

Provides fabulous foliage display, suitable as a shade or specimen tree offering wide shade cover, ideal on streetscape and parklands. Other favourable uses include furniture and flooring.

Care

Mulch and water frequently particularly during dry seasons. Requires pruning to develop strong structure, particularly during early years of development.

Advise level of care

Medium