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Fraxinus caroliniana P. Mill.
Carolina ash, Pop Ash
Oleaceae (Olive Family)
USDA Symbol: FRCA3
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
Tree with 1, or sometimes more than 1, trunk, often enlarged at base and leaning, and a rounded or narrow crown.
Carolina Ash is the ash that ranges farthest to the southeast. Its large, broadly winged, flat keys are distinctive. The soft lightweight wood is not used commercially.
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Bloom Information
Bloom Color: GreenBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , FL , GA , LA , MS , NC , SC , TX , VANative Distribution: NE. Virginia to S. Florida and west to SE. Texas; to 500 (152 m); also a variety in Cuba.
Native Habitat: Wet soils of swamps and riverbanks flooded part of year; in swamp forests.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)
Growing Conditions
Water Use: HighLight Requirement: Shade
CaCO3 Tolerance: Low
From the National Suppliers Directory
According to the inventory provided by Associate Suppliers, this plant is available at the following locations:Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Native Plant Nursery - Sanibel, FL
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USDA: Find Fraxinus caroliniana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Fraxinus caroliniana in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff
