Description

Fraxinus nigra, or black ash, is not recommended for planting due to its high susceptibility to the emerald ash borer, which has devastated ash populations. Black ash is native to eastern North America, specifically from western Newfoundland to southeastern Manitoba and south to Iowa, Illinois, and northern Virginia. It prefers moist, swampy conditions that have poor drainage.

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Planting Site and Native Range

Planting Site

Management Notes

Management Notes

None of significance

Tree Characteristics

Growth Rate

Slow (less than 30cm per year)

Width

8 - 13m

Height

12 - 15m

Soil Quantity

21 - 30 m

Leaves

Deciduous

Insects and Diseases

Insects and Diseases

Not recommended due to the Emerald Ash Borer.

Tree Tolerances

Soil Salt Tolerance

Unknown

Salt Spray Tolerance

Unknown

Flooding Tolerance

High

Drought Tolerance

Moderate

pH Tolerance

Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)

Shade Tolerance

Full Sun

Plant Hardiness Zone

Zone 2 (a/b) | Zone 3 (a/b) | Zone 4 (a/b) | Zone 5 (a/b) | Zone 6 (a/b)

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