Green Ash

Green ash is a large, native, deciduous tree with upright branches, spreading form and irregular crown. Shiny medium green leaves turn yellow to orange in the fall. Seeds are paper brown samaras.

Green ash was once a highly recommended tree. Due to the presence of the emerald ash borer in Colorado, tree care professionals are no longer recommending ash trees be planted in Colorado.

'Marshal' is a seedless cultivar with darker green leaves tuning yellow in fall, and bark that creates a diamond pattern up the trunk. 'Cimmaron' is also seedless with a more upright and columnar shape, glossy green leaves turn to reddish purple in the fall.

 

Green Ash

Green ash is a large, native, deciduous tree with upright branches, spreading form and irregular crown. Shiny medium green leaves turn yellow to orange in the fall. Seeds are paper brown samaras.

Green ash was once a highly recommended tree. Due to the presence of the emerald ash borer in Colorado, tree care professionals are no longer recommending ash trees be planted in Colorado.

'Marshal' is a seedless cultivar with darker green leaves tuning yellow in fall, and bark that creates a diamond pattern up the trunk. 'Cimmaron' is also seedless with a more upright and columnar shape, glossy green leaves turn to reddish purple in the fall.

 

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

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Pronunciation

FRAK-si-nus pen-sil-VAN-ih-kuh

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Mature Height

50 to 60 ft.

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Mature Spread

25 to 30 ft.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

green-yellow

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Bloom time

inconspicuous

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Colorado Native

Yes

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Natural Habitat

North America

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 3-9

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 8,000 ft.

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