Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) is a deciduous tree native to North America. It is known for its attractive foliage, adaptability, and fast growth rate. Here are some key features of the Green Ash:
- Size: Green Ash can grow to a height of 50-60 feet and has a spread of about 30-40 feet.
- Foliage: The leaves are compound, with 5-9 leaflets that are dark green on the upper surface and lighter green on the underside. In the fall, the foliage turns yellow or purple, adding a beautiful display of color to the landscape.
- Flowers: Green Ash produces small, inconspicuous flowers in the spring before the leaves emerge. These flowers are followed by clusters of winged seeds, known as samaras.
- Growth habit: It has an upright and rounded growth habit, forming a well-shaped canopy.
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Origins: |
C and E North America; GA Native |
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Height: |
50' - 70' |
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Spread: |
35' - 50’ |
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Spacing: |
40’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Emerald Ash borer is a serious pest that can be fatal.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Native Gardens, Pond or Water Edges, Urban Gardens, Shade Tree, and Street Tree.
COMPANION PLANTS: Loblolly Pine, Swamp Jessamine, River Birch
IMAGES: Daniel Dumais, 2012-09-27 P1250090 (26) DDumais, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Katrin Schneider, korina.info – CC-BY-SA-4.0, Korina 2018-09-20 Fraxinus pennsylvanica 1, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Димитър Найденов / Dimìtar Nàydenov, Пенсилвански ясен 3, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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