Urbanite® Green Ash is a specific cultivar of the Green Ash tree (Fraxinus pennsylvanica). Here's some information about the Urbanite® Green Ash:
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Appearance: The Urbanite® Green Ash has dark green leaves that turn yellow in the fall, providing a beautiful display of autumn colors. The bark is grayish-brown and develops a rough texture as the tree matures.
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Adaptability: Urbanite® Green Ash is known for its adaptability to urban environments, hence its name. It can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, including clay and alkaline soils. It is also relatively tolerant of air pollution and can withstand urban stressors such as compacted soil and limited space.
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Growth Rate: Green Ash trees, including the Urbanite® variety, have a moderate to fast growth rate. They can add about 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 centimeters) of height per year under optimal conditions.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
C and E North America; GA Native |
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Height: |
40' - 50' |
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Spread: |
30' - 40’ |
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Spacing: |
35’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Emerald Ash borer is a serious pest that can be fatal.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Native Gardens, Pond or Water Edges, Urban Gardens, Shade Tree, and Street Tree.
COMPANION PLANTS: Loblolly Pine, Swamp Jessamine, River Birch
IMAGES: Photoset by OSU Landscape Plants, Fraxinus pennsylvanica Urbanite®, (2)
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
