Nobility White Ash
The Nobility White Ash is a seedless selection of the American Ash with an excellent oval form and an orderly branch structure, noted for its well-mannered growth habits that require little pruning or training. With the right fall frosts, it develops deep purple fall color, and it is a very hardy tree that tolerates adverse urban planting conditions with minimal fuss.
Description
| Common Name |
Nobility White Ash |
|---|---|
| Latin Name |
Fraxinus americana 'Nobility' |
| Form |
Oval |
| Life Span |
100+ |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Mature Height |
15m |
| Mature Spread |
9m |
| Flower Colour |
Insignificant |
| Fragrance |
Not significant |
| Fall Colour |
purple |
| Soil Preference |
Widely adaptable |
| Exposure Preference |
Full sun ,Partial shade |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
Zone 3 |
| Special Attributes and Considerations |
The Emerald Ash Borer is serious treat to all Ash trees and unfortunately the beetle continues to spread across North America. |
| Folk Lore |
This tree was developed by Jeffries Nurseries of Manitoba. The wood of an ash tree makes most excellent tool handles. Luthiers also prefer to use the wood of ash tree in the construction of their guitars. |
| Available Sizes |
50mm |
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