Quick answer: White ash (Fraxinus americana) is native to 35 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 15 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | High water, Dry-Moist |
| Soil | Deep, mesic soils - sandy, loamy, clay |
| Bloom | Bloom Apr-May |
| Height | Up to 120 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Winged seeds attract song and game birds, larval host for Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Viceroy, and Mourning Cloak |
none noted (threatened by invasive emerald ash borer, not itself invasive)
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about White ash
Where is White ash native?
White ash (Fraxinus americana) is native to 35 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does White ash bloom?
White ash blooms Apr-May. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does White ash need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade, Shade. Water: High water, Dry-Moist. Soil: Deep, mesic soils - sandy, loamy, clay. Mature height: Up to 120 ft tall.
Is White ash good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Winged seeds attract song and game birds, larval host for Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Viceroy, and Mourning Cloak.
Is White ash deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
White ash is drought-tolerant and tolerates shade.
Where can I buy real White ash seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seed that names the true species, last checked 15 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Fraxinus americana on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with White ash.
- Black cherry Prunus serotina
- White oak Quercus alba
- Common winterberry Ilex verticillata
- Flowering dogwood Cornus florida
- Northern spicebush Lindera benzoin
- Virginia creeper Parthenocissus quinquefolia
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