American Ash
Fraxinus americana 'Empire'
Oleaceae
Growth habit
Tree
Perennation
Perennial
Location
Houston and Grossman Ponds, Urban Tree Collection
Source of plant
Schichtel's Nursery, Nina Bassuk
Description
A vigorous, upright tree reaching 65' in height and 40' in width; fall color is deep purple.(DS 418) Narrow pyramidal outline with strong central leader, medium green leaves turn rusty orange to purplish in autumn. (DS 598)
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
Special characteristics
growth habit