University of Illinois Extension - Selecting Trees for Your Home
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European Ash
Fraxinus excelsior
Fraxinus excelsior
1 pictures total.
European Ash leaves
Size:
Small
Medium
Large
Exposure/ Light Requirements:
Full Shade
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Pests and Problems:
Fungal Disease
- Verticillium Wilt [Shrubs and Trees] (Verticillium albo-atrum and V. dahliae)
- Wood Rots and Decays (Many genus and species involved)
Ash borer, ash flower gall, Verticilliumwilt, and cankers. This species is extremely susceptible to the ash borer.
| Hardiness Zone: | 5 - 8 |
| Mature Height: | 60-80 Feet |
| Features: | Dark green summer foliage. |
| Culture: | Full sun; moist, well drained soil; pH adaptable. |
| Cultivars: | Some exist, but are difficult to locate in commerce. |
| Mature Form: | Rounded to broad-rounded |
| Native To: | Europe |
| Soil Conditions: |
Dry
 Moist, Well-DrainedWet
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| Tolerance: |
Alkaline Soil
Dry Sites
Salt
Soil Compaction
Wet Sites
Wind |
| Uses: |
Barrier
Border
Foundation
Hedge
Massing
Naturalizing
Screen
Specimen
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| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Fall Foliage Color: |
Green Yellow |
| Additional Notes: | Inferior to native ash species due to lack of ornamental features and susceptibility to borers. This species is NOT recommended for planting in states where the Emerald Ash Borer is present. |
