1. Green Ash Fraxinus pennsylvanica Habitat – native to eastern United States – hardy to zone 2 Habit and Form – a medium to large, deciduous tree – 60' to 70' tall – 45' wide – oval, upright crown – medium texture – fast growth rate

2. Green Ash Fraxinus pennsylvanica Summer Foliage – opposite leaf arrangement – odd pinnately compound, decdious leaves – leaflets are 2" to 5" with smooth or toothed margins – leaflets are lanceolate leaf shape – kelly green leaf color – 5 to 9 leaflets, up to 1' long Autumn Foliage – yellow fall color – showy

3. Green Ash Fraxinus pennsylvanica Flowers – dioecious, with male and female plants – greenish flowers – not ornamentally important – bloom time is mid to late April Fruit – female plants produce samaras – large numbers of fruit can be produced – samaras are 1" to 2" long and narrow – some describe them as paddle- shaped – color changes from green to tan as they mature – not ornamentally important

4. Green Ash Fraxinus pennsylvanica Bark – gray bark – stout stems Culture – full sun – prefers moist, deep, fertile soils for best growth – quite soil adaptable – soil pH is not critical – easily transplanted and established – tolerant of poorly-drained soils