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Green Ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica, Oleaceae

Zones
3–9
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Shade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

HackberryCeltis occidentalis
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation
GooseberryRibes uva-crispa
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

White AshFraxinus americana

Both ash species are susceptible to emerald ash borer, creating pest bridges that facilitate rapid pest spread between species

Uses

Functions

Timber

Common Questions

What zones does Green Ash grow in?

Green Ash grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Green Ash?

Good companions for Green Ash include Hackberry, Gooseberry.

Design guilds with Green Ash and see companion relationships visually.

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