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

Cultivars

'Aucubaefolia', 'Bergeson', 'Cimmaron', 'Georgia Gem', 'Harlequin', 'Leprechaun', 'Marshall', 'Newport', 'Patmore', 'Prairie Spire', 'Skyward', 'Summit', 'Urbanite'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet

Height: 50' - 60'

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: oval, pyramidal

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 3a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

CU Structural Soil™: Yes

Moisture Tolerance: 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

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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