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.
