Arkansas Tree Database

Green Ash

Green Ash

Scientific name:

Fraxinus Pennsylvanica

Size:

40'-60' tall by 45' wide, up to 75' tall

Leaves:

opposite, odd-pinnately compound, with 7-9 leaflets that are pointed, toothed, and bright green or yellow-green on both sides

Flowers:

inconspicuous

Fruit:

2" single winged samara, in clusters

Fall Interest:

golden yellow; deciduous

Culture:

sun; moist, well-drained soil; adaptable

Disease/Insect:

emerald ash borer

Use:

fast-growing shade tree but not recommended for planting due to emerald ash borer susceptibility; wood uses similar to white ash but not preferred

Cultivars:

Notes:

bark grayish brown to gray with narrow interlacing ridges that form diamond- or x-shaped patterns; leaf scar forms a half-moon shape; native to Arkansas

Resources:

https://www.uaex.uada.edu/environment-nature/ar-invasives/invasive-insects/emerald-ash-borer.aspx

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Green ash bark Green ash bark Green ash bark Green ash flowers Green ash flowers Green ash flowers Green ash flowers Green ash leaves, pinnately compound, with either 7 or 9 leaflets Green ash leaf, pinnately compound, on bark of tree Green ash leaves, compound, with toothed margins and in opposite arrangement on the stem Green ash fruit, samaras 2" long Green ash fruit, samaras in clusters Green ash fruit, samaras 2" long Green ash tree Green ash tree Green ash tree, fall color Green ash tree Green ash twig, showing half-moon-shaped leaf scar