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Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite'

Family Oleaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 12 - 15 m (40 - 50 ft)
Spread 7.5 - 12 m (25 - 40 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description This plant is pyramidal in form and has showy, glossy and medium textured foliage that is deep green in colour. The bark is fissured in texture.
Typical Uses Shade and street planting.
Special Characteristics Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' tolerates wet sites and salt.
Cautions The growth rate of Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' (green ash) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout.