Fraxinus pennsylvatica “Cimmaron”

Green Ash
Fraxinus pennsylvatica “Cimmaron”
Type: Deciduous Tree
Exposure: Full Sun
Water: Regular

Of all the Ash trees, this one has the widest range of native habitat in North America, stretching from Nova Scotia to Alberta, to Texas, and to Florida. Ashes are all a moderately quick growing tree, and this one’s no exception. It’s classed as a medium-sized tree, ultimately reaching as much as 70ft (21m) high. Green Ashes start out with a pyramidal shape, then develop a dense, broad crown that can spread out as much as 50ft (15m) in maturity. Ash leaves can get to 12in (30cm) long, and are divided into 5-9 slender, veined, bright green leaflets. These turn a dazzling golden yellow in fall which glow when backlit, and look spectacular against a blue autumn sky. Some ashes have both male and female flowers on the same tree, but this one doesn’t. If you have a female green ash, it will only flower and set seed if a male is nearby; however, I’m told the flowers are not really spectacular. The seeds, if they appear, are in the form of 2in (5cm) samaras, that hang in clusters and ripen in fall and sometimes persist through winter. These have been known to cause a litter problem on patios and driveways. Green Ashes make exemplary shade trees.

Cheers,

John