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Fraxinusanomala

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Fraxinus anomala by Equilibrium
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Family
Oleaceae (oh-lee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Fraxinus (FRAK-si-nus)
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Species
anomala (ah-NOM-uh-luh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
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Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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