American Ash
Fraxinus americana L.
Fraxinus americana, known as American Ash, is a species of ash tree native to eastern and central North America. It is a fast-growing tree and is highly valued for its lumber.
Description
Fraxinus americana, commonly referred to as American Ash, is a member of the Oleaceae family. It is native to regions including New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and parts of the United States such as Vermont. The species was first published in 1753. It has also been recorded in various European countries including Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Portugal, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Hungary, and the European part of Russia. This tree is recognized for its rapid growth and is widely used for its lumber.
Other common names
American AshWhite Ashcane ash
Distribution
New Brunswick · Nova Scotia · Ontario · Prince Edward Island · Quebec · RU · ZA · HR · CU · Belgium · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · PT · Lithuania · Bulgaria · Hungary · European part of Russia · SE · Vermont-US · RO · RS · AM · Golden Gate Highlands National Park · Kruger National Park · BG · Table Mountain National Park · Tankwa-Karoo National Park · NO · Global
Synonyms
Fraxinus pennsylvanica subsp. novae-angliaeLeptalix juglandifoliaLeptalix grandifoliaLeptalix albaLeptalix viridisLeptalix epipteraLeptalix glaucaLeptalix acuminataOrnus americanaOrnanthes americanaAplilia macrophylaCalycomelia acuminataCalycomelia albaCalycomelia americanaCalycomelia biltmoreanaCalycomelia epipteraCalycomelia juglandifoliaCalycomelia pistaciifoliaCalycomelia viridisFraxinoides albaFraxinus acuminataFraxinus albaFraxinus americana var. acuminataFraxinus americana f. acuminataFraxinus americana var. albaFraxinus americana var. ascidiataFraxinus americana f. ascidiataFraxinus americana f. barriiFraxinus americana var. biltmoreanaFraxinus americana subsp. biltmoreana
