Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Marshall's Seedless' (Marshall's Seedless Green Ash)


Michael's Opinion

The leaves are five-leaflet as opposed to the seven-leaflet leaves of F. americana. Leaves are also much finer giving the tree a slightly more delicate appearance over F. americana. F. pennsylvanica is a highly adaptive tree that reaches heights of 15-20 m and is tolerant of urban conditions, hence its popularity in the trade. Numerous cultivars of this North American native are available with a variety of forms and characteristics.

Botanical Information

FamilyOleaceae
GenusFraxinus
Speciespennsylvanica
Cultivar'Marshall's Seedless'
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
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Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3A - 8A
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height25 m
Spread5 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

ShapeYoung trees are pyramidal and gradually matures to a more rounded but usually irregular crown.
LandscapePlanting new green ash trees is no longer recommended given the susceptibility to the emerald ash borer. Ash trees have traditionally been used as shade tree, street tree or lawn tree.
CultivationBest grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soils in full sun. Prefers moist sites.
PestsGenerally susceptible to insect problems such as emerald ash borer, lilac borer, carpenter worm, oyster shell scale, leaf miners, fall webworms, ash sawflies and ash leaf curl aphid. Potential diseases include ash dieback (Charlara fraxinea), fungal leaf spots, powdery mildew, rust, anthracnose, cankers and ash yellows.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionDense branching. Bark is smooth but becomes thick and fissured with age.
Leaf DescriptionOpposite, compound leaves with short-stalked leaflets.
Colour DescriptionGrey-brown bark. Foliage turns yellow in autumn.
Texture DescriptionMedium

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