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Oregon ash

Fraxinus latifolia (Oregon ash) is a member of the Oleaceae (Olive) family and can grow to 25 meters in height, with a trunk diameter of 30-80 centimeter. Trees can live to 250 years; young trees are fast growing, slowing down in maturity. It is usually found in riparian corridors within forest, woodland, chaparral, or grassland. The compound leaves are pinnate, 12-33 centimeter long, with 5-9 leaflets, and often show signs of disease and brown rot, even on otherwise healthy plants. The inconspicuous flowers are dioecious, meaning that male and female parts are contained in separate flowers. The fruit is a samara, and not usually produced until the tree reaches 20-30 years of age. Description from Calscape.org

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Oregon ash

Oregon ash fast facts

Scientific Name

Fraxinus latifolia

Family

Oleaceae

Garden Type

Anywhere

Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds

Native Plant Region

Western WA, PNW, North America

Light needs

Filtered

Water Needs

Wet

Plant Type

Deciduous, Perennial, Tree

Bloom Color(s)

Purple

Height

10 + feet

Width

10+ feet

Months in Bloom

April, May

Safe Beneath Power Lines?

No
Oregon ash

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