Gerald L. Klingaman
Family
Oleaceae
Botanical Name
Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Marshall's Seedless'
Plant Common Name
Green Ash, Marshall's Seedless Green Ash
General Description
Female green ashes produce copious messy winged fruits but the male 'Marshall's Seedless' stays clean and seed-free. It also maintains a somewhat pyramidal crown and has bright yellow fall color.
Green ash is a tall, vigorous deciduous tree with a bushy crown. This native of central and eastern North America is adapted to a wide range of soils and topographies, including wet sites. Throughout the growing season it has attractive compound leaves that are glossy and dark green. These have opposite arrangement and commonly turn yellow in autumn. Ashes flower early in the season, but the blooms are inconspicuous.
Green ash grows best in locations with full to part sun. It is widely planted, and makes a great shade tree or street tree for urban settings. Avoid planting ashes where emerald ash borer has become a problem.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 9
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Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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Plant Type
Tree
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
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Height
45'-50' / 13.7m - 15.2m
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Width
25'-40' / 7.6m - 12.2m
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Native To
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Insignificant
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Yellow
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Bark Color
Brown, Gray
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
Yes
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Evergreen
No
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Showy Bark
No
