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How to Grow and Care for Carolina ash

Carolina ash is a hardy, moisture-loving tree indigenous to wetland areas. Key care points include ensuring consistently moist soil and providing full sun to partial shade for optimal growth. Special attention should be given to its water needs, as carolina ash thrives in wet conditions unlike many other plants. Given these conditions, carolina ash is generally considered easy to care for among trees of its kind.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Carolina ash

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Hardiness Zones	6-10

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Carolina ash is a modest, deciduous tree or shrub that typically reaches heights of up to 25 feet (7.6 meters) and exhibits a trunk diameter spanning 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 centimeters). Its habit includes an enlarged base and a tendency to lean, complementing a rounded to narrowly shaped crown. Leaves of carolina ash are pallid beneath and possess a green upper surface. The species thrives in moist to wet, acidic soils and prefers the shady understory of its habitat. While adaptable to waterlogged conditions, carolina ash cannot withstand salted environments.