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Fraxinus profunda (Bush) Bush

Pumpkin ash

Oleaceae (Olive Family)

USDA Symbol: frpr

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Ash samaras are dispersed by wind and water. The seeds require exposure to cool, moist conditions for several months before they germinate. (Kershaw)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Tree
Leaf: Green
Autumn Foliage: yes
Fruit:

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Green , Purple , Brown

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , DC , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , KY , LA , MD , MI , MO , MS , NC , NJ , NY , OH , PA , SC , TN , VA
Canada: ON
Native Habitat: Wet Meadow/Prairie/Field,Riparian
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: High
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist , Wet
CaCO3 Tolerance: None

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Fraxinus profunda in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Fraxinus profunda in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Fraxinus profunda

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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