Green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica)

Large trees

• Maximum height
  60 feet
• Relative growth rate
  Excellent
• Freedom from insect pests
  Poor
• Freedom from disease problems
  Good
• Resistance to storm damage
  Good
• Will grow on poorly drained soil
  Good
• Will grow in hot, dry areas
  Excellent
• Easy to transplant
  Good
• Withstands city conditions
  Good

Green ash is a vigorous tree while young. It develops a broad crown at maturity. The leaves turn a bright yellow in fall but do not remain on the tree long enough to be effective. It is drought resistant and will grow on a wide variety of soil types. A borer insect can be a serious pest of green ash while it is becoming established. Seedlings of green ash can be a problem in flower beds and untended areas. Therefore, it is advisable to plant a seedless varieties such as 'Marshall's Seedless' instead of the standard ones.