White Ash vs Ironwood Tree - TreeTime.ca

White Ash vs Ironwood Tree

Ostrya virginiana

Fraxinus americana

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Ironwood Tree
White Ash

Ironwood Tree is one of the strongest and most resilient trees you will find in North America. In fact, it has the hardest and most dense wood of any North American tree. Prized for its oval shaped canopy and showy winter trunk, this striking shade tree will make a beautiful addition to any yard. Make sure you do not plant near roads as it is highly salt sensitive.

White Ash is a large deciduous tree that's often grown in residential yards and along boulevards.

Similar to Green Ash, White Ash is distinguished by the lighter colour of the undersides of the leaves.

While Green Ash turns gold in the fall, White Ash turns a gorgeous burgundy.

Ironwood Tree Quick Facts

White Ash Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Light: any
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


Fall colour: yellow, red, purple
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no


Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB, PE
Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB, PE
Other Names: american ash, american biltmore, cane ash