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Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Summit'

Family Oleaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 13 - 14 m (45 ft)
Spread 7.5 m (25 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The tree Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Summit' (green ash) bears bright red flowers during mid-spring. The showy glossy foliage is medium green and deep green in colour and medium in texture. Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Summit' (green ash) has fissured bark.
Typical Uses Shade and street planting.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Summit' tolerates wet sites and salt.
Cautions The growth rate of Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Summit' (green ash) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout.