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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)
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Green , Purple , BrownDistribution
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 |
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: 2013-06-27Research By: TWC Staff