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Fraxinus profunda
Fraxinus profunda (Bush) Bush
Pumpkin Ash
Oleaceae (Olive Family)
Synonym(s): Fraxinus michauxii, Fraxinus tomentosa
USDA Symbol: FRPR
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Ash samaras are dispersed by wind and water. The seeds require exposure to cool, moist conditions for several months before they germinate. (Kershaw)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Tree
Fruit Type: Samara
Size Notes: Up to about 120 feet tall.
Leaf: Green
Autumn Foliage: yes
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Green , Purple , BrownBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , DC , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , KY , LA , MD , MI , MO , MS , NC , NJ , NY , OH , PA , SC , TN , VACanada: ON
Native Habitat: Wet Meadow/Prairie/Field,Riparian
Growing Conditions
Water Use: HighLight Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist , Wet
CaCO3 Tolerance: None
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL |
Web Reference
Webref 57 - Atlas of Florida Plants (2020) Institute for Systematic BotanyWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Fraxinus profunda in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Fraxinus profunda in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Fraxinus profunda
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-25Research By: TWC Staff