Fraxinus caroliniana (Pop Ash, Florida Ash, Swamp Ash, Carolina Ash, Water Ash, )


Botanical Information

FamilyOleaceae
GenusFraxinus
Speciescaroliniana
CategoryWoody
OriginCuba, and the United States of America.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height12 m
Flowering PeriodMarch, April, May

Description and Growing Information

ID CharacteristicThis species has been placed on the IUCN Red List.
CultivationGrows best in partial shade to full sun.
HabitatWet soils of swamps and riverbanks, and in swamp forests.
Bark/Stem DescriptionScaly, grey to slightly orange-brown, splotchy.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are compound, opposite, 17-30 cm long, dark green and glabrous on the topside with a paler and glabrous to slightly hairy underside.
Flower DescriptionClusters of many yellow male, and green female flowers.
Fruit DescriptionBroad, winged samara, 4-5 cm long, 1.7 cm wide.

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