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Oregon Ash
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Oregon Ash

Fraxinus latifolia
In the United States: Native

Dioecious tree producing small greenish flowers in early spring before leaves emerge; primarily visited by honey bees for pollen with minimal nectar reward. Bloom is brief and occurs in moist riparian habitats. Tolerates seasonally wet soils and periodic flooding but sensitive to drought once established.

Nectarlow
Pollenmedium
Bloom (US) March–May
Duration~30 days
TypePerennial
Sunfull

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