Black Ash

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Black Ash

Fraxinus nigra

Common Name(s)

Black Ash
Swamp Ash
Hoop Ash
Basket Ash
Water Ash

Family

Oleaceae

Genus

Fraxinus

Full Scientific Name

Fraxinus nigra

Author

Marshall

Native Range

MB, NB, NL, NS, ON, PE, QC

Introduced Range

Additional Details

Characteristics

Growth Form: Tree

Evergreen or Deciduous: Deciduous

Light Requirements: Sun, Partial Shade, Shade

Soil Texture: Sand, Loam, Humus Enriched

Moisture Requirements: Moist, Wet

Drought Tolerant: No

Compaction Tolerant: Yes

Salt Tolerant: No

Juglone (Walnut) Tolerant: No

Habitat Considerations

Ecozone(s): Boreal Shield, Atlantic Maritime, Mixedwood Plains, Boreal Plains, Prairies

Natural Habitat(s): Woodland, Riparian, Bog/Fen

Human Habitat(s): Woodland

Design Considerations

Minimum Height: 1000 cm

Maximum Height: 2000 cm

Bloom Time: May - Jan

Flower Colour(s): Purple

Showy Flowers: No

Showy Fruit/Seeds: No

Fruit/Seed Colour(s): Green

Erosion Control:

Fragrant Flowers: No

Fragrant Foliage: No

Fall Colour(s): Yes

Bark: Yes

Poisonous to Humans: No

Thorns or Prickles: No

Attracts Wildlife: Birds

Invasive Species: No

Conservation Status

Plant Watch Species: No

NatureServe Level:

IUCN Red Alert Status:

Interesting Tidbits

Interesting Tidbits: The invasive Emerald Ash Borer beetle from Europe attacks and destroys the entire Fraxinus genus in North America with the possible exception of Fraxinus quadrangulata, blue ash. Blue ash will grow successfully in some locations. BE ADVISED NOT TO TO PLANT ASH TREES IN URBAN AREAS. Black ash is a small, rare tree in Newfoundland, the only ash native to that province. (Kershaw) Slow growing. Easily confused with other Fraxinus species Key ID features: Leaflets - 7-11, toothed, stalkless. Uppermost pair of lateral buds down from terminal bud ""black is slack"". Fruit wing extends along the seedcase. Bark with corky ridges, easily rubbed off/indented.

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