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| Identification |
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Genus
Fraxinus
Species
americana
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
American white ash
Family
OLEACEAE
Specimen number
S13867
Data source
Allergy p258;ColorNat p7;MedPl p211;Xeri p302
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Ascending
Overall height
120'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The leaves of Fraxinus americana as well as the bark have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by American white ash including light yellow, bright yellow, rosy tan and brown. It is traditionally used to dye wool. (The mordants used for fixing the dye include: alum, tin, chrome.) This plant can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. Full sun to partial shade is best for growing this species. It prefers dry soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Light
Hay fever season
Mar 01 - May 31
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
astringent
bitter
Medicinal parts
Bark
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Fraxinus americana has been used in traditional herbal healing as either an astringent or a bitter. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the bark. This anemophilous species has only a light pollen count during hay fever season. March to May is the usual season for causing hay-fever problems.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Leaves
Bark
Dye color
light yellow,bright yellow,rosy tan,brown
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Fraxinus americana is a native plant in the natural environment that occurs throughout Eastern Canada to Southern US.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Fraxinus americana is a woody perennial. American white ash is deciduous in nature.
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