Tree
Pop Ash
Fraxinus caroliniana
Traits
Varieties We Carry
StandardFraxinus caroliniana
Sizes & Pricing
3 galFrom$14.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 11.
LightFull Sun, Part Sun
WaterHigh
Mature size20-40 feet × 20-30 feet
About Pop Ash
Pop Ash (Fraxinus caroliniana) is a small to medium deciduous tree native to the wetlands and floodplains of the southeastern United States, and one of the few native ashes occurring in South Florida. It bears pinnately compound leaves, inconspicuous spring flowers, and winged samaras (seeds) that drift on water — a key dispersal mechanism in its wetland habitat. Its lightweight, corky wood gives rise to the common name "Pop Ash.". Starting at $14.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Flower Color
- Non-flowering
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Loam, Clay, Acidic, Wet
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Higher water demand in summer heat.
Foliage may begin to change or drop. Ideal planting window.
Dormant — drops foliage. Can be planted in mild winter periods.
Care essentials
Light
Pop Ash tolerates full sun to part sun and is best placed in consistently wet or seasonally flooded sites such as pond edges, floodplains, and low-lying areas in NE Florida landscapes. It is one of few native trees suited to shaded wetland understory conditions.
Water
Pop Ash requires consistently moist to wet soils and tolerates flooding; it naturally grows in swamps and bottomlands. Supplemental irrigation is not needed when planted in appropriate wet sites. It will not perform well in dry, upland conditions.
Soil & Fertilizer
Plant in moist to wet, acidic loamy or clay soil — the primary requirement for this species. Fertilizer is generally not needed in rich wetland soils; if planting in amended sites, apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer once in spring.
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Common questions
Is Pop Ash a good plant for St. Augustine?
Pop Ash is a tree for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 20-40 feet × 20-30 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.