Fraxinus pennsylvanica
green ash
Green ash is often planted as a shade and landscape tree. New ash clones have increased its importance in the landscaping industry. Because green ash is widely accepting of many soil types, moisture conditions and pH found in the eastern United States, the tree is widely planted. This ash species will tolerate some flooding.
Fraxinus pennsylvanica does not like competition from the shade of other surrounding tree species so give it plenty of light. Importantly green ash is widely distributed throughout the east and midwest of the United States which makes for a healthy planting in most areas west of the Mississippi river.
Although this ash is native to eastern North America, the tree is not uncommon in the west to Wyoming and Colorado along plains watercourses at elevations below 6,000 feet. The tree is fast-growing on moist river bottoms and can weather climatic extremes once established.
Silviculture
(silvics courtesy of Silvics Manual, USFS)
From Virginia Tech w/Photos
(Big List courtesy of VT Dendrology)
North American Timber Types
(courtesy About Forestry)
The Great American Hardwood Forest
(courtesy About Forestry)
Recent Champion: 95' height, 95' spread, 259" circumf., Cass County, MI
National Register of Big Trees
Green ash Images
(courtesy of ForestryImages.org)
Range Map
-The native range of green ash, USFS.
Quick Stats
Common Names: red ash, swamp ash, and water ash
Habitat: Naturally a moist bottom land or stream bank tree
Description: It is hardy to climatic extremes
Uses: Very popular ornamental tree
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