Fraxinus albicans
Texas ash
Description
Source: leafsnapFraxinus albicans, commonly called the Texas ash, is a species of tree in the olive family (Oleaceae). It is native to North America, where it is found from eastern Texas and southern Oklahoma in the United States, to the state of Durango in Mexico. Its natural habitat is in dry, rocky slopes, often over limestone.
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Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun
White ash requires strong, abundant sunlight to grow vigorously. Its native habitat favors ample light for a healthy life cycle. Excessive sun can scorch the leaves, while too little light may cause reduced growth and diminished vibrancy. Mild shade is acceptable but can slow growth.
🌡️ Temperature 0–35°C
White ash grows best in temperatures from 32 to 95°F (0 to 35°C) and comes from the temperate climate of eastern North America. It withstands cold winters and warm summers, so it is adaptable to a broad range of temperatures. In colder areas, it is advisable to protect the tree from severe temperature drops during winter.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer
To encourage healthy growth, fertilize your White ash in early spring. Consistent fertilization improves its overall health, producing vigorous growth, increased tolerance to challenging conditions, and better resistance to diseases and pests. Follow a specific fertilization schedule for your White ash to maintain vibrant, deeply colored foliage and a lush appearance.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Fraxinus
- Family
- Oleaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 3-9
- Mature Height
- 20.12 m to 24.99 m
- Mature Spread
- 14.94 m
- Leaf Color
- Yellow, Green, Purple
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- White
- Flower Size
- 2.54 cm
- Bloom Time
- Mid spring, Late spring
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer
- Native Area
- Mexico