Green Ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica
Oleaceae
Fraxinus pennsylvanica leaves2 JB
Fraxinus pennsylvanica bark JB
Fraxinus pennsylvanica form JB
Fraxinus pennsylvanica fruit MJP
Emerald ash borer presence makes this a less suitable species to plant. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. Susceptible to storm damage/limb breakage.

Summary

Climate Tolerance
Good
Wildlife Benefits
Seeds food source for birds, small mammals; cavity nesting site; moth/butterfly host
Pollination Type
Wind
Plant Hardiness Zones
3 to 9
# Butterfly/Moths that use as host
135
Bloom Time
Spring (Apr-Jun)
Shade/Sun Tolerance
Full Sun to Part Shade: Receives 2 to 6 or more hours of direct sunlight
Maximum Height
Medium (40-75 ft)
Growth Rate
Rapid: 2 ft or greater per year
Soil Type
Clay: Small sized particles. Long moisture retention and low nutrient availability.
Loam: Equal mix of clay, sand, and silt. Moderate moisture retention and high nutrient availability.
Sand: Large/coarse particles. Short moisture retention and low nutrient availability.
Silt: Medium sized particles. Moderate moisture retention and high nutrient availability.
Soil Moisture Tolerance
Dry - Wet: Can tolerate a wide range of soil moisture between dry and wet
Root - Fungal Association
Arbuscular mycorrhizae: Symbiotic relationship with fungi that exist on inside of plant root cells, facilitating nutrient uptake
Pest & Pathogen Risks
High; Emerald ash borer
Urban Stress Tolerance
High: Tree can adapt to a variety of urban conditions and will grow well
Drought Tolerance
Tolerant: Tree will not become stressed during periods of drought
Coefficient of Conservatism
3
Native Status
OH-Native: Species is native to Ohio
NatureServe G-rank
G4
Plant Community Type
  • Beech Mixed: Occasional
  • Oak Mixed: Frequent
  • Alluvial: Abundant
  • Red Maple Mixed: Common
  • Ruderal: Common
  • Urban Tree Cover: Common
Bloom Color
Brown
Green
Purple
Form
Tree
Lifespan
Short: Less than 100 years
Soil pH
Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)
Wetland Indicator Status
FACW: Facultative Wetland, usually occurs in wetlands, but may occur in non-wetlands
Soil Compaction Tolerance
Tolerant: Tree will not become stressed from soil being compacted
Heat Tolerance
Tolerant: Tree will not become stressed for increased temperature due to urban heat island effects
Salt Tolerant
Sensitive: Intolerant to either aerial salt spray and/or salt present in soil
Native County Status
Cuyahoga
Geauga
Lake
Lorain
Medina
Portage
Summit
IUCN Red List Assessment
Critically Endangered

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