In its drier habitats,
Oregon Ash is commonly used as firewood because it splits easily and has a high heat value. One of the largest deciduous trees in Europe. Riparian forest within the diked areas is characterized by a diverse mix of tree species. Agriculture Handbook 386. It is found in botanical gardens
intermediate in at least one characteristic (23). On dry sites or at high elevations Oregon ash is often a small, crooked tree. The
8 m (25 ft) tall and 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 in) in d.b.h. Metcalf, Melvin E. 1965. In the northern part of its range, Oregon ash is occasionally
Natural
seeds are eaten by birds and squirrels. Collected by: Sara Germain, July 2015 Fraxinus latifolia is widespread and common in the US, but it faces a major potential threat in the form of the Emerald Ash Borer, to which this species has been shown to be susceptible. (2,3,8,22). Habitat: This tree grows in moist to wet soils near streams, lakes and in flood plains. 6th ed. seasonally flooded habitat include red alder, Oregon ash, Scouler’s willow, red elderberry, oceanspray, soft Pacific rush, sedges, western false hellebore, and lady fern. Ash trees make the perfect habitat for a number of different species of wildlife. Native trees are also well-suited and adapted to Portland's climate. on moist sites have short trunks and wide, round-topped crowns
July and
Overtopped trees respond well to release (16). Vegetative Reproduction- Sprouts from stumps are common
Edwards Brothers, Ann
Depending on site and fire history, forests dominated by oak and pine included various combinations of Douglas-fir, western red cedar, western hemlock, bigleaf maple, white oak, red alder, Oregon ash, and dogwood. quickly with side shade, and forest-grown trees have long, clean
MacMillan
Port Orford-Cedar (Type 231), and Oregon White Oak (Type 233). Damaging Agents- Oregon ash is attacked by a variety of
In central Southern California, it integrates with Fraxinus velutina (velvet ash) of southern California east into Arizona. F), and temperatures are usually not extreme. Flowers are very small. at 3- to 5-year intervals in forest stands (2). Washougal gravelly loam soils. (Revised and edited by Devereux Butcher.) fuelwood. It also grows in the Sierra Nevada and in the delta region of the
found in small pure stands, but it is usually associated with
It is reported from California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia ( USDA 2010 ). Planted stands occur at Suisun Marsh (Keeler-Wolf and Vaghti 2000). In dense forests, Oregon Ash develops short, thin crowns with small branches on long, straight trunks. The state of Oregon is now starting the larger task of clearing ash and debris, and will also remove hazardous waste from assistance-eligible properties not cleared by EPA. USDA Forest Service, Washington, DC. Hardiness zone(s) 2a, 2b. In addition to birds, Oregon ash provides food and shelter to a range of wetland creatures from beavers to butterflies. [br]Tatsuma is a standard UK size bed frame W150 x L200cm. It is commonly
In the southern part of its range, Oregon ash grows
[6] Europeans, and later European Americans, have long preferred similar species of ash for comparable purposes such as tool handles and sports equipment. (5,000 ft) in elevation, it usually does not occur higher than
and has high heat value. Oregon ash (Fraxinus latifolia) ... Habitat. central Willamette Valley of western Oregon, it is most commonly
pests are: Arizona ash lace bug (Leptoypha minor), plant
planted as an ornamental tree and a street tree in cities within
Composition
Good restoration species. Its preferred habitat is poorly drained, moist bottom land with deep soil rich in humus (fig. The most notable use of Oregon ash is for fuel; it splits easily
moist stratification to germinate (25). Elevation 354 m. Skamania County, WA, USA (N 45.81150 W 121.93780) Habitat: North side of road with Populus trichocarpa, Acer macrophyllum. Host fungus index for the
Wood - hard, brittle, light, coarse grained. University of California, Associated
American Forests 84(4):17-47. USDA Forest Service,
The species is prevalent in the canyons of the Pit
and vigorous (2,10,21). PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday it has completed the cleanup of household hazardous waste from properties burned in Oregon wildfires. American
[3], This particular species of ash is well adapted to soggy ground due to its moderately shallow, but extensive and wide-spreading root system. fraxinophilus attacks older trees and may cause extensive
ranges from 1500 to 3000 mm (59 to 118 in) annually and is
Publication 1339. Diseases of forest and shade trees
This tree may reach the age of 250 years and is fast
Low Oregon grape Mahonia nervosa Western trillium Trillium ovatum Marsh yellowcress Rorippa palustris White clover Trifolium repens Nootka rose Rosa nutkana Wood rose Rosa gymnocarpa TREES Austrian black pine Pinus nigra Oregon ash Fraxinus latifolia Big-leaf maple Acer macrophyllum Oregon white oak Quercus garryana It can develop a broad crown, almost as wide as a bigleaf maple (Acer macrophyllum) when it grows in the open, but crowns remain narrow when they are part of a denser tree stand, similar to that of red alder (Alnus rubra). [3], The wood of Oregon ash compares favorably to the valuable lumber of eastern ashes, but it is seldom used for hardwood products because of its limited availability and distribution. Douglas-fir subregion. Inceptisols, Mollisols, and Ultisols. Mean annual temperatures are 8° to 9° C (46° to 48°
Growth and Yield- Oregon ash has moderately rapid growth
matter. Seeds are
generally well distributed from fall through spring. Individuals may grow twice as large and
Although Oregon ash is sometimes found growing as high as 1520 m (5,000 ft) in elevation, it usually does not occur higher than 910 m (3,000 ft) (6). Sidebar: On river banks, the leaf canopy cools water for fish habitat. cull (9,19). [1], Southern Research Station (www.srs.fs.fed.us), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fraxinus_latifolia&oldid=943635407, Trees of the West Coast of the United States, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 3 March 2020, at 01:30. Ash tolerates flooding considerably better than Douglas-fir and grand-fir. USDA Forest Service, Resource
6. South of the Kern River in California, Oregon ash becomes similar
Trees of North America (exclusive
1977. [2][4], Oregon ash is intolerant of shade, and may eventually be replaced by more competitive trees such as bigleaf maples or conifers that block the light with their leaves or sheer size. where seeds are carried away by floods (22). The compound leaves are pinnate, 12–33 cm (4 3⁄4–13 in) long, with 5–9 leaflets attached in pairs to a linear stalk and an additional leaflet at the tip. In western Oregon, it occurs from the
Photo by Donna Schmitz, Benton Soil and Water Conservation District. No information available. fultoni), and the fall webworm (Hyphantria cunea). Manual of Oregon trees and shrubs. used in its native range for tool handles, sports equipment,
it also grows with Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) and
Furniss, R. L., and V. M. Carolin. 654 p. Green, George Rex. found in riparian habitats and is not managed for timber
(P. sabiniana) (8,22). Woody-plant seed manual. 658 p. Jepson, Willis Linn. Various insects that cause foliage or
California. It can grow in a wide range of soil types including clay soils that are frequently flooded, sandy, gravelly and rocky soils with significant available moisture; particularly alluvial bottoms and flats. annual temperatures are 11° to 12° C (52° to 54°
It is shaped like a canoe, with the small seed located near one end. [2][3][4], Fraxinus latifolia is found on the west side of the Cascade Range from southwestern British Columbia south through western Washington, western Oregon, and northwestern California; and in central California in the Sierra Nevada. The airy canopy and early leaf fall allow sunlight to reach the woodland floor, providing optimum conditions for wild flowers such as dog violet, wild garlic and dog’s mercury. Miscellaneous Publication 654. the two species (13). is also found on adjacent forest sites at higher elevations, in
other trees, such as red alder (Alnus rubra), bigleaf
million m³ (90 million ft³) of growing stock occur in
416 p. USDA Forest
American Foresters Type 221), Black Cottonwood-Willow (Type 222),
It grows from sea level to 900 metres (3,000 ft) in elevation, up to 1,700 metres (5,600 ft) in the south of the range in California. samaras, ripen in August or September. the shores of Puget Sound, in the western Cascade Range, and
greenish flowers appear in dense, glabrous panicles with the
rate, and hardiness of Oregon ash have resulted in its being
Oregon ash bark beetle (Leperisinus oregonus) causes no
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