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White ash (Fraxinus americana)
Large trees
- Maximum height
80 feet - Relative growth rate
Good - Freedom from insect pests
Poor - Freedom from disease problems
Good - Resistance to storm damage
Good - Will grow on poorly drained soil
Good - Will grow in hot, dry areas
Poor - Easy to transplant
Good - Withstands city conditions
Good
White ash does not grow as fast as green ash, but it will eventually become a larger tree. It develops a purple fall color that is rather unique. Seedless varieties of white ash such as ‘Rosehill' or ‘Autumn Purple' should be planted in preference to the standard varieties. Emerald ash borer, an exotic pest from Asia may eventually limit the usefulness of green and white ash in Missouri.