YELLOWSTONE ARBORETUM
" Stewards of the Natural Environment "
Billings, Montana @ ZooMontana
Green Ash
Catalogue A# 2018-NA H33 - H34
GPS 45D 43' 58" N / 108D 37' 19" W
FEMALE H34 MALE H33
These specimens are non-accessioned. Information and photos are forthcoming.
Location: Homestead-Behind barn to right on knoll
Number in accession: 4 (1) Female (3) Male
This 23 inch Green ash provides overall benefits of: $144 every year.
Botanical name: Fraxinus pennsylvanica
All Common Names: green ash, red ash
Family (English): Olive
Family (Botanic): Oleaceae
Tree or Plant Type: Tree
Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
Native Locale: North America
Size Range: Large tree (more than 40 feet)
Mature Height: 50-60 feet
Mature Width: 25-40 feet
Light Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily), Partial sun/shade (4-6 hrs light daily)
Hardiness Zones: Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5 , Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil, Wet soil
Acid Soils: Tolerant
Alkaline Soils: Tolerant
Salt Spray: Tolerant
Soil Salt: Tolerant
Drought Conditions: Tolerant
Poor Drainage: Tolerant
Planting Considerations: Aggressive, Weak wood and branch structure
Ornamental Interest: Fall color, Persistent fruit/seeds
Season of Interest: Early fall, Mid fall
Flower Color & Fragrance: Inconspicuous
Shape or Form: Oval, Round, Upright
Growth Rate: Fast
Transplants Well: Yes
Wildlife: Game birds, Insect pollinators, Migrant bird
CRITIQUE
Due to susceptibility to emerald ash borer (EAB), green ash is not recommended for planting anywhere in this region and usually requires removal and/or replacement. Green ash is a highly adaptable native tree; very cold hardy and tolerant of a wide range of soil pH and moisture levels.
