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Fraxinus americana L. Frêne blanc
White Ash is best identified by its compound leaves with seven stalked
leaflets. Its two uppermost side buds are tight against the terminal
bud.
White Ash likes to grow in rich, moist, well-drained soils on riverbanks
and lower slopes.
Moderate to
low
Moderate
Loam
Neutral to alkaline
Moderate to high
Moderate
3b
Changes colour
early in the fall to yellow, purple and deep burgundy.
In the open, this medium-sized
tree has a well rounded crown.
23m
100-20 yrs
White Ash is a moderate to fast-growing tree widely cultivated and
easily transplanted as bareroot or container stock.
The dense and fibrous
roots help stabilize the embankments of streams, rivers, and lakes.
A useful shade tree for
open areas in parks, schools, and residential areas.
Suitable for planting
as a main component in windbreaks.
White Ash seedlings
can be planted in order to improve diversity and value in open locations
within natural areas, parks, and woodlots.
White Ash is an important food for birds, such as finches and grosbeaks,
and small mammals, such as mice and squirrels. Deer browse the winter
twigs.
Bark of the White Ash produces a colourfast dye of beautiful yellows
and tans. It is made by bringing dried or green bark to a boil and
letting it simmer. The wood is strong and pliable, making it ideal
for snowshoes, hockey sticks, baseball bats, and tool handles.
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