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| Carolina Ash, Water Ash, Swamp Ash, Pop Ash, Florida Ash, Poppy Ash Fraxinus caroliniana Oleaceae Carolina ash is a small understory tree that occurs in swamps and lagoons that are flooded most of the year deep in southeast Texas. It is distinguished from other ash species in being a true swamp species, and having a very different 3-winged fruit. Plant Habit or Use: small tree Exposure: shade Flower Color: greenish Blooming Period: spring Fruit Characteristics: seed totally encased within a wing Height: to 35 ft. Width: to 30 ft. Plant Character: deciduous Heat Tolerance: medium Water Requirements: water or bog Soil Requirements: acid Additional Comments:
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