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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.