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Taxonomy
| Family | Oleaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Fraxinus |
| Species | pennsylvanica |
| Common Name | green ash |
| iTree Code | FRPE |
Plant Form
| Form | Tree: rounded or irregular crown |
|---|---|
| Height | 80 feet |
| Spread | 50 feet |
| Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
| Foliage | pinnately compound leaves, 5-9 leaflets per leaf, leaflets attach to petiole via short leaf stem, ovate or broadly lanceolate | Leaf Type
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Compound - Pinnate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needles | 0 | ||
| Bark | gray and smooth when young, then narrow interlaced ridges (diamond shaped ) pattern consistent over trunk | ||
| Bud | terminal bud large, dark brown pointed; lateral buds smaller, rounded | Bud Arrangement
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Opposite |
| Twig | stout, current year greenish; leaf scar has flat-top, lenticels present | ||
| Flower | dioecious; flowers born on panicles, staminate flowers appear in a tight bunch, greenish yellow and maroon in color; pistillate flowers less dense revealing panicle structure, greenish yellow with darker maroonish tips | ||
| Fruit | single winged seed (samara), "canoe paddle" shaped, base is pointed | ||
| Fall Color | yellow | ||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
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| Min | 2a | Min | 4.6 | Soil | Intolerant |
| Max | 9a | Max | 8.1 | Spray | Intolerant |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerant | Moderate | No |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native |
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| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | United States, Canada |
| More Information | Visit External Site |