Green Ash
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
Also listed as Calycomelia pennsylvanica, Fraxinus campestris
Also known as Downy Ash, Red Ash, Northern Red Ash
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A medium to large deciduous tree native to eastern North America, prized for its fast growth and tolerance of wet or dry soils. Its feathery compound leaves turn yellow to burgundy in fall.
Why grow it
Green ash establishes quickly and handles both waterlogged and drought conditions better than many native hardwoods, making it useful for sites where soil moisture is unpredictable. It produces relatively fine-textured shade and modest wildlife value through its seeds and foliage. Compared to other eastern ash species, green ash tolerates alkaline soils and urban stress, though it lacks the superior form of white ash or the disease resistance of some alternatives.
Watch out for
Green ash branches are somewhat brittle and prone to storm damage, requiring pruning to develop a strong structure when young. The tree's shallow root system may compete aggressively with nearby plantings and can damage nearby hardscape in confined spaces.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Oleaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A medium to large deciduous tree native to eastern North America, prized for its fast growth and tolerance of wet or dry soils. Its feathery compound leaves turn yellow to burgundy in fall.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Green Ash grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Green ash establishes quickly and handles both waterlogged and drought conditions better than many native hardwoods, making it useful for sites where soil moisture is unpredictable. It produces relatively fine-textured shade and modest wildlife value through its seeds and foliage. Compared to other eastern ash species, green ash tolerates alkaline soils and urban stress, though it lacks the superior form of white ash or the disease resistance of some alternatives.
Watch out for
Green ash branches are somewhat brittle and prone to storm damage, requiring pruning to develop a strong structure when young. The tree's shallow root system may compete aggressively with nearby plantings and can damage nearby hardscape in confined spaces.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Oleaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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