2000-027 | Arboretum

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White Ash

Green Ash, Patmore

Catalogue A# 2000-027 Z12

GPS 45D 43' 56" N / 108D 37' 16" W

2000-027

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Family: Oleaceae

Origin: North America and Montana

Location: Plaza-east of main pathway near other Ash species

Number in accession: 1

Originally damaged and unsaleable at nursery

overallbenefitsFRAM11Park or other vacan

This 11 inch White ash provides overall benefits of:

$99 every year.

CRITIQUE

Due to susceptibility to emerald ash borer (EAB), white ash is not recommended for planting anywhere in this region and usually requires removal and/or replacement. White ash, a native woodland tree found throughout the Midwest, had been used extensively as a shade and street tree. Currently, ash trees cannot be sold in Illinois. Check with your state for quarantine restrictions.

Tree or Plant Type: Tree
       Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
       Native Locale: North America
       Size Range: Large tree (more than 40 feet)
Mature Height: 50-80 feet
Mature Width: 50-80 feet
       Light Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)
       Hardiness Zones: Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
       Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil
       Acid Soils: Intolerant
       Alkaline Soils: Tolerant
       Salt Spray: Tolerant
       Soil Salt: Tolerant
       Drought Conditions: Intolerant
       Poor Drainage: Tolerant
       Planting Considerations: Weak wood and branch structure
       Ornamental Interest: Fall color, Persistent fruit/seeds
       Season of Interest: Mid fall, Late fall
       Flower Color & Fragrance: Inconspicuous
       Shape or Form: Round
       Growth Rate: Moderate
       Transplants Well: Yes
       Wildlife: Game birds, Insect pollinators, Mammals, Migrant birds, Sapsuckers, Songbird