Fraxinus americana – White Ash - Evergreen Trees Direct

Fraxinus americana – White Ash

Name: Fraxinus americana – White Ash
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
Price: 265.00 AUD
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$265.00

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1000 in stock

Size: 40cm/45L

40cm/45L

Current Stock Height Guides

40cm/45L: 1.5m – 3.2m Approx.

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About Fraxinus americana – White Ash

Fraxinus americana, known as White Ash, is a majestic deciduous shade tree prized for its broad, reliable canopy and stunning autumn colours. Growing 15–20 meters tall with a wide 10–15 meter spread, it’s perfect for large gardens, parks, and street plantings where strong form and seasonal impact are key.

With dark green pinnate leaves that turn vibrant purple, yellow, or burgundy in autumn, Fraxinus americana looks excellent when you want a graceful, fast-growing tree that delivers both shade and year-round beauty to expansive outdoor spaces.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Fraxinus americana – White Ash is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 15m - 25m Approximately

Mature Width: 10 – 15 meters

Fraxinus americana – White Ash is expected to grow 80 – 120 cm per year (moderate to fast).

Frost Tolerance

Is Fraxinus americana – White Ash frost tolerant?

Fraxinus americana – White Ash is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Flowering Information

Fraxinus americana produces small, inconspicuous greenish-purple flowers in mid-spring. These modest blooms appear on bare branches before the leaves emerge and contribute quietly to the tree’s seasonal cycle rather than offering ornamental display.

Native Information

Is Fraxinus americana – White Ash an Australian Native? No

Fraxinus americana – White Ash is Native to Eastern and central North America, from Canada through the United States, where it grows in upland forests, valleys, and well-drained soils.

Wildlife Value

Its seeds (samaras) provide food for birds and small mammals, while the broad, spreading canopy offers excellent nesting and shelter opportunities for small birds. The textured bark and leaf litter also support insects and microfauna, contributing to a biodiverse woodland-style garden ecosystem.

Sunlight Information

Fraxinus americana – White Ash will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preffered Soil

Fraxinus americana performs best in deep, well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It may struggle in compacted clay or very dry soils unless improved with organic matter to increase moisture retention and aeration. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then provide deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support strong growth, healthy foliage and long-term performance.

Botanical Information

Common Name: White Ash

Genus: Fraxinus

Botanical Species: americana

Family: Oleaceae

Botanical Name: Fraxinus americana

Landscape Uses

Screening or Privacy
Shade Tree
Feature Tree
Street Tree
Rural Property Planting

Fraxinus americana – White Ash works in an:

Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.
Heritage / Traditional Garden – timeless, classic plantings for period homes.
Contemporary / Architectural Garden – striking forms for bold design statements.

Planting, Spacing & Care

Choose a sunny, open site with fertile, well-drained soil.
Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball.
Add compost to enrich the soil before planting.
Water deeply after planting and apply mulch to conserve moisture.
Stake young trees until well established.

Feature Planting: Space 6 – 10 m apart to allow for broad canopy development

Hedging & Screening: Not applicable

Avenue Planting: Space 6 – 10 m apart for formal shade or structural planting

Water regularly during the first year; drought tolerant once mature.
Fertilise annually in spring with a slow-release fertiliser.
Prune in winter to maintain structure and remove crossing branches.

Sandy soils: Add compost and organic matter to retain moisture.
Loamy soils: Ideal for vigorous, even growth.
Clay soils: Grows well in light clay with adequate drainage.
Coastal soils: Suitable for sheltered positions.
Poor soils: Adaptable; benefits from compost and slow-release fertiliser.

Fraxinus americana – White Ash is expected to grow 80 – 120 cm per year (moderate to fast).

Medium Growth Rate
Fast Growth Rate

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

Ideal Conditions

Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
Adelaide Metro & Coastal
Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Thrives in

Full Sun

Frost Tolerance

Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Drought Tolerance

As a young tree it requires regular watering, and once established White Ash develops moderate drought tolerance. It performs best in temperate climates with deep, occasional watering during extended dry periods to maintain canopy health, vigour and reliable autumn colour.