Status:
valid
Authors:
Lingelsh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40: 221 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832861
Common Names
- Fraxinus pringlei
- Pringle's Ash
- Pringlei Ash
Description
Fraxinus pringlei (also called Pringle's Ash, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to western North America. It grows up to 20 meters tall and has a rounded crown with a straight trunk. It is found in moist soils near streams, rivers, and lakes, as well as in upland sites with mesic soils.
Uses & Benefits
Fraxinus pringlei is a medium-sized deciduous tree, commonly used as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens. It has a rounded crown and can reach a height of 20 m. The leaves are pinnate, with 7–11 leaflets. The flowers are small, yellow-green, and appear in the spring. The fruit is a samara, with a single seed encased in a thin, papery wing.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fraxinus pringlei has small yellow-green flowers that appear in clusters in the spring. The seeds are small, winged samaras that are dispersed by the wind. The seedlings are small and slender with long, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fraxinus pringlei is a deciduous tree that typically grows to a height of 10-20 m (33-66 ft). It prefers a sunny position and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Fraxinus pringlei
Fraxinus pringlei can be found in western North America, from British Columbia to California.
Fraxinus pringlei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fraxinus pringlei?
Fraxinus pringlei
What is the common name of Fraxinus pringlei?
Pringle's ash
What is the natural range of Fraxinus pringlei?
Eastern North America
Species in the Fraxinus genus
Fraxinus albicans,
Fraxinus americana,
Fraxinus angustifolia,
Fraxinus anomala,
Fraxinus apertisquamifera,
Fraxinus baroniana,
Fraxinus berlandieriana,
Fraxinus bornmuelleri,
Fraxinus borzae,
Fraxinus bungeana,
Fraxinus caroliniana,
Fraxinus cataubiensis,
Fraxinus chiisanensis,
Fraxinus chinensis,
Fraxinus cuspidata,
Fraxinus depauperata,
Fraxinus dimorpha,
Fraxinus dipetala,
Fraxinus excelsior,
Fraxinus ferruginea,
Fraxinus floribunda,
Fraxinus gooddingii,
Fraxinus greggii,
Fraxinus griffithii,
Fraxinus hookeri,
Fraxinus hubeiensis,
Fraxinus hybrida,
Fraxinus insularis,
Fraxinus lanuginosa,
Fraxinus latifolia,
Fraxinus longicuspis,
Fraxinus malacophylla,
Fraxinus mandshurica,
Fraxinus micrantha,
Fraxinus nigra,
Fraxinus odontocalyx,
Fraxinus ornus,
Fraxinus pallisiae,
Fraxinus papillosa,
Fraxinus paxiana,
Fraxinus pennsylvanica,
Fraxinus platypoda,
Fraxinus potosina,
Fraxinus pringlei,
Fraxinus profunda,
Fraxinus punctata,
Fraxinus purpusii,
Fraxinus quadrangulata,
Fraxinus raibocarpa,
Fraxinus reflexiflora,
Species in the Oleaceae family
Abeliophyllum distichum,
Cartrema floridana,
Cartrema scortechinii,
Cartrema sumatrana,
Cartrema americana,
Chionanthus greenii,
Chionanthus colonchensis,
Chionanthus macrothyrsus,
Chionanthus acunae,
Chionanthus adamsii,
Chionanthus albidiflorus,
Chionanthus amblirrhinus,
Chionanthus avilensis,
Chionanthus axillaris,
Chionanthus axilliflorus,
Chionanthus bakeri,
Chionanthus balgooyanus,
Chionanthus beccarii,
Chionanthus brachystachys,
Chionanthus brassii,
Chionanthus bumelioides,
Chionanthus callophylloides,
Chionanthus callophyllus,
Chionanthus caudifolius,
Chionanthus caymanensis,
Chionanthus celebicus,
Chionanthus clementis,
Chionanthus compactus,
Chionanthus cordulatus,
Chionanthus coriaceus,
Chionanthus crassifolius,
Chionanthus crispus,
Chionanthus curvicarpus,
Chionanthus cuspidatus,
Chionanthus decipiens,
Chionanthus densiflorus,
Chionanthus dictyophyllus,
Chionanthus diversifolius,
Chionanthus domingensis,
Chionanthus dussii,
Chionanthus ellipticus,
Chionanthus enervis,
Chionanthus eriorachis,
Chionanthus evenius,
Chionanthus ferrugineus,
Chionanthus filiformis,
Chionanthus fluminensis,
Chionanthus gigas,
Chionanthus globosus,
Chionanthus glomeratus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:105891-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].