Green Ash
Scientific Name
Fraxinus pennsylvanica
Geographical Considerations
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View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended
Hardiness Zones
4a to 9b
This is a native Florida plant.
Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Green Ash grows best in Partial Shade.
Light Range
It performs in Full Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Medium Drained to Wet
Soil pH
Acid to Slightly Acid (4.5-6.5)
Salt Tolerance
Low to None
DroughtTolerance
Medium
Wind Resistance
Low
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Trees - Large
Plant Shape
- Oval
Leaf Persistence
Green Ash is Deciduous
Spread
30-70 feet
Height
50-100 feet
Growth Rate
Moderate
Leaf Size
Large
Leaf Texture
Medium
Flower Size
Inconspicuous
Flower Month
- March
- April
- May
Plant Role for Butterflies
Nectar
Additional Detail
Good for shaded areas; medium to low wind resistance; susceptible to pests; does best in rich, organic soils. | Pests/Diseases: leaf spot, powdery mildew, rust, wilt, anthracnose | attracts butterflies
