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  White Ash  
Common Name: White Ash
Latin Name: Fraxinus americana
Tree Size: Large
Leaf Type: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Rapid
Water Needs: Moderate
Tolerances: Salty soil or sea-spray
Attributes: Texas native, reliable fall color
Features: Fall color is yellow, orange, and purple. Male trees are seedless.
Comments: A relatively clean shade tree. Prefers loamy, well-drained soils.
Problems: Borers can impact young trees. Needs pruning to develop strong branches
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