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Pop
Ash,
Water
Ash,
Carolina
Ash
Fraxinus caroliniana
Mill.
FRAX-ah-nus
care-oh-linn-ee-AY-ah
Oleaceae
Explanation
of name:
Generic name is ancient (DEH). Specific epithet is self-explanatory.
Natural
range:
Southeastern U.S., including Florida
Recognition:
Native wetland tree with opposite compound leaves having 5-7 leaflets,
inconspicuous green flowers with 2 stamens, and elongate flat fruits. Bark
scaly, gray to slightly orange-brown, mottled. Dioecious.
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
(Green Ash,
Pumpkin Ash) is similar but has the flat fruits widest at the middle (vs.
widest slightly above the middle).
Landscape
uses:
An attractive, straight-trunked, small- to medium-statured deciduous tree
indigenous to wet places and with low tolerance for drying. Very attractive when
healthy
Internet
source:
http://216.226.177.78/PDFs/100/carolina_ash.pdf
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Botanical |
English |
FL native |
Growth form
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Flowering season
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Typical dimensions
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Suggested spacing |
Cultural conditions
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Problems
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Fraxinus caroliniana |
Pop Ash, Water Ash,
Pop Ash |
Native |
Tree |
SP
(BR1) |
To 50’
(BR1) |
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SU-PS
ME-MO
NOT DT
Flood tolerant
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PB County is south of preferred range |
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