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Species: Fraxinus pennsylvanica

(frak'si-nus pen-sil-van'ni-kah)

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Green Ash; Red Ash

Found on Course Walks

Native and Invasive Plants

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Tree Identification Guide

Ornamental Characteristics

Tree > 30 feet

50' - 60'

Deciduous

oval, pyramidal

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun

3a

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Yes

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

Resistant to anthracnose; ash borers can be a problem in hot, dry environments; fairly resistant to ash yellows; Emerald ash borer may limit their use in the United States

Bare Root Transplanting

Easy

Other

native to eastern North America (from Nova Scotia to Florida and Texas); transplant in spring or fall

Native Range Map

Native Range Map Image

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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