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 Firewise: Yes

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