Botanical Name: Fraxinus anomala
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Common Name: Singleleaf Ash  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

A Utah native. Singleleaf Ash can be grown as a large shrub or small multi-stemmed tree. The only ash without compund leaves. Attractive, glossy green foliage turns a glowing yellow in autumn. Bark is ashy grey. Flowers are inconspicuous, but are followed by the wing-like seeds common to ash. Use as a foundation shrub, small patio tree, screen or hedge. Seeds will provide forage for birds; deer may browse tree.