| | | 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. | | |