Ash, Green

Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) is a large, deciduous tree that is native to North America valuable for both timber and landscaping. The Green Ash tree's good form and high resistance to insects and disease has made it a very popular ornamental tree. It is also a very effective tree to use when creating a windbreak. The Green Ash is adaptable to a wide variety of soils and can tolerate compacted soil as well as areas that flood for a short period of time. It is hardy to climatic extreme and has a moderately high drought tolerance.

Green Ash wood is used for a variety of purposes, including furniture, flooring, and lumber. The wood has great shock resistance and is commonly used for tool handles and baseball bats! It is also an excellent choice for wildlife. The tree provides food and shelter for a variety of birds and mammals, the seeds are eaten by squirrels, chipmunks, and other small animals, and the leaves are eaten by deer and other herbivores. Green Ash has some medicinal value as well - the bark of the tree has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, pain, and dysentery.

Native Range: North America
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture: Well-drained
Mature Height: 50-80 feet
Mature Width: 30-50 feet
Bloom Time: April-May
Bloom Color: Greenish-yellow

Pollination:
Green Ash is a wind-pollinated tree. This means that the pollen is carried by the wind to other trees for pollination. See our Pollination page for more information on cross-pollination varieties and requirements!