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Carolina Ash (Fraxinus caroliniana)

Carolina Ash (Fraxinus caroliniana) is a small, deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States, often found in wet habitats.

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Part Shade

Watering

Consistent Moisture

Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand, Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Temperature

Moderate

Fertilizer

Moderate

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Part Shade

Thrives in full sun but tolerates partial shade. More sun generally leads to better growth and flowering.

Watering

Consistent Moisture

Prefers consistently moist soil, but dislikes waterlogged conditions. Water deeply when the top layer of soil is dry.

Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand, Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Temperature

Moderate

Prefers moderate temperatures. Protect from extreme heat and sudden cold snaps.

Fertilizer

Moderate

Fertilize annually in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

9-15 m

Spread

6-9 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Yes

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Calycomelia caroliniana (Mill.) Kostel.
Calycomelia pallida (Bosc) Kostel.
Calycomelia platycarpa (Michx.) Kostel.
Fraxinus cordata Raf.
Fraxinus cubensis Griseb.
Fraxinus curvidens Hoffmanns.
Fraxinus floridana (Wenz.) Sarg.
Fraxinus nigrescens Buckley
Fraxinus nuttallii Buckley
Fraxinus pallida Bosc
Fraxinus palustris Raf.
Fraxinus pauciflora Nutt.
Fraxinus platycarpa Michx.
Fraxinus pleurodes Raf.
Fraxinus triptera Nutt.
Leptalix caroliniana (Mill.) Raf.
Leptalix cordata Raf.
Leptalix pallida (Bosc) Raf.
Leptalix palustris Raf.
Leptalix platycarpa (Michx.) Raf.
Leptalix pleurodes Raf.
Samarpses triptera (Nutt.) Raf.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyOleaceae
  • genusFraxinus
  • speciesFraxinus caroliniana
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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