Green ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Plant Characteristics

Plant Type	Long-Lived Tree
Height (m)	12-20
Width (m)	10
Growth Rate	Fast
Pollination Strategy	Wind
Flower Period	May
Forage Value	Poor
Fruit Type	Samara
Edible Fruit	No
Fruit/Seeds Available	Fall, Winter
Traits	Salt Tolerant
Carbon Sequestration Rate	79 kg/tree

Site Characteristics

Natural Region	Aspen Parkland, Grassland
Hardiness Zone	2-9
Soil Texture	Clay, Loam, Sand
Drainage	Moderate
Moisture Tolerance	Moist, Average, Dry
Sun Exposure	Full

This database was created by AWES, with support from Cows and Fish (Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society) and the Alberta Native Plant Council. Contact AWES for a list of references used. Financial support for this database was provided by the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

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