Green Ash
Fraxinus pennsylvanica 
Green ash is a medium-sized tree distributed throughout the state along streambanks and in moist bottoms. It prefers wet soils but is adaptable to a wide range of site conditions. It has been used for urban plantings, windbreaks and land reclamation. Many varieties of green ash are available commercially.
Identifying Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 ft
- Spread:
- 40 ft
- Leaves:
- opposite, compound, with 7-9 lance-shaped leaflets; each leaflet 3" - 6" long, finely toothed, dark green
- Flowers:
- male and female flowers on separate trees; female flowers green, very small, in clusters
- Fruit:
- winged seed
- Bark:
- gray, ridges cross to form diamond pattern
- Associated species:
- silver maple, hackberry, pin oak, sweetgum, pecan
- Ideal site conditions
- wet soil, full sun
- Value to man
- erosion control, landscaping, wood products, windbreaks
- Value to wildlife
- food, dens
- Growth Rate
- fast
- Range:
