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Fraxinus nigra

Black Ash, Brown Ash
Other regional names: Hoop Ash +2 more
  • Hoop Ash
  • Swamp Ash
  • Water Ash
Also known as: Calycomelia nigra (Marshall) Kostel. +10 more
  • Calycomelia nigra (Marshall) Kostel.
  • Fraxinoides nigra (Marshall) Medik.
  • Fraxinus americana var. nigra (Marshall) Weston
  • Fraxinus americana var. sambucifolia (Lam.) D.J.Browne
  • Fraxinus nigra f. cucullata (G.Kirchn.) Schelle
  • Fraxinus nigra f. cucullata G.Kirchn.
  • Fraxinus nigra var. cucullata G.Kirchn.
  • Fraxinus nigra var. sambucifolia (Lam.) Castigl.
  • Fraxinus sambucifolia Lam.
  • Fraxinus sambucifolia var. cucullata (G.Kirchn.) Laurentius
  • Leptalix nigra (Marshall) Raf.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Oleaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Fraxinus nigra (commonly known as Black Ash or Brown Ash) is a tree within the Oleaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Newfoundland, North Dakota, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Rhode I., Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin

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