Oregon Ash | Fraxinus latifolia - Benton Soil And Water Conservation District

Oregon Ash | Fraxinus latifolia

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An oregon ash tree.

Description

Grayish-brown bark and olive green leaves. Indicator of healthy wet prairie habitat. Good restoration species. Abundant seed producer.

Plant Details

Habitats	Riparian Forests, Bottomland Forests, Shrub Swamp, Wet Prairie
Habitat Notes	Shrub swamp; Bottomland Forest; Riparian Forest; Wet prairie; Riparian habitats; flood plains
Phenology	Flowering March-May
Mature Height	75’
Shade Preference	Shade, full sun, part shade
Soil Tolerance	Poorly-drained moist soils
Special Uses	Provides bank stabilization; Grown for timber production

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Riparian Forests

Riparian areas are defined by NRCS as ecosystems that occur along waterways and water bodies. They serve as the transition between aquatic and terrestrial zones.

Bottomland Forests

Bottomland forests are generally used to describe forests which are comprised of both hardwood and softwood tree species that occur on low-elevation, alluvial floodplains or lower terraces of rivers…

Shrub Swamp

Shrub swamps are typically located in depressions, around lakes or ponds or on river terraces. They tend to flood seasonally and are dominated by shrubs or trees that are rooted in hydric soils. These…

Wet Prairie

Wet prairies were once a common habitat in the floodplain of the Willamette River. These habitats occur on poorly drained clay soils or shallow soils above bedrock. Seasonal flooding creates anaerobic…