Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pennsylvanica
ID:
833478

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marshall

Source:
wcs

Year:
1785

Citation Micro:
Arbust. Amer. : 51 (1785)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832813



Common Names

  • Fraxinus pennsylvanica
  • Green Ash
  • Pennsylvania Ash


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Description

Fraxinus pennsylvanica (also called Green Ash, Red Ash, Swamp Ash, and Water Ash, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to eastern North America. It grows up to 20 meters tall and has a rounded crown with a straight trunk. It is found in moist soils near streams, rivers, and lakes, as well as in upland sites with mesic soils.

Uses & Benefits

Fraxinus pennsylvanica is a medium-sized deciduous tree, commonly used as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens. It has a rounded crown and can reach a height of 20 m. The leaves are pinnate, with 7–11 leaflets. The flowers are small, yellow-green, and appear in the spring. The fruit is a samara, with a single seed encased in a thin, papery wing.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fraxinus pennsylvanica has small, greenish-yellow flowers that appear in the spring. Its seeds are small and winged, and its seedlings have a single stem with opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fraxinus pennsylvanica is a deciduous tree that typically grows to a height of 10-20 m (33-66 ft). It prefers a sunny position and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Fraxinus pennsylvanica can be found in North America, including the United States and Canada.

Fraxinus pennsylvanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fraxinus pennsylvanica?

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

What is the common name of Fraxinus pennsylvanica?

Green Ash

What is the natural habitat of Fraxinus pennsylvanica?

Temperate forests

Species in the Fraxinus genus

Fraxinus albicans, Fraxinus americana, Fraxinus angustifolia, Fraxinus anomala, Fraxinus apertisquamifera, Fraxinus baroniana, Fraxinus berlandieriana, Fraxinus bornmuelleri, Fraxinus borzae, Fraxinus bungeana, Fraxinus caroliniana, Fraxinus cataubiensis, Fraxinus chiisanensis, Fraxinus chinensis, Fraxinus cuspidata, Fraxinus depauperata, Fraxinus dimorpha, Fraxinus dipetala, Fraxinus excelsior, Fraxinus ferruginea, Fraxinus floribunda, Fraxinus gooddingii, Fraxinus greggii, Fraxinus griffithii, Fraxinus hookeri, Fraxinus hubeiensis, Fraxinus hybrida, Fraxinus insularis, Fraxinus lanuginosa, Fraxinus latifolia, Fraxinus longicuspis, Fraxinus malacophylla, Fraxinus mandshurica, Fraxinus micrantha, Fraxinus nigra, Fraxinus odontocalyx, Fraxinus ornus, Fraxinus pallisiae, Fraxinus papillosa, Fraxinus paxiana, Fraxinus pennsylvanica, Fraxinus platypoda, Fraxinus potosina, Fraxinus pringlei, Fraxinus profunda, Fraxinus punctata, Fraxinus purpusii, Fraxinus quadrangulata, Fraxinus raibocarpa, Fraxinus reflexiflora,

Species in the Oleaceae family

Abeliophyllum distichum, Cartrema floridana, Cartrema scortechinii, Cartrema sumatrana, Cartrema americana, Chionanthus greenii, Chionanthus colonchensis, Chionanthus macrothyrsus, Chionanthus acunae, Chionanthus adamsii, Chionanthus albidiflorus, Chionanthus amblirrhinus, Chionanthus avilensis, Chionanthus axillaris, Chionanthus axilliflorus, Chionanthus bakeri, Chionanthus balgooyanus, Chionanthus beccarii, Chionanthus brachystachys, Chionanthus brassii, Chionanthus bumelioides, Chionanthus callophylloides, Chionanthus callophyllus, Chionanthus caudifolius, Chionanthus caymanensis, Chionanthus celebicus, Chionanthus clementis, Chionanthus compactus, Chionanthus cordulatus, Chionanthus coriaceus, Chionanthus crassifolius, Chionanthus crispus, Chionanthus curvicarpus, Chionanthus cuspidatus, Chionanthus decipiens, Chionanthus densiflorus, Chionanthus dictyophyllus, Chionanthus diversifolius, Chionanthus domingensis, Chionanthus dussii, Chionanthus ellipticus, Chionanthus enervis, Chionanthus eriorachis, Chionanthus evenius, Chionanthus ferrugineus, Chionanthus filiformis, Chionanthus fluminensis, Chionanthus gigas, Chionanthus globosus, Chionanthus glomeratus,

References

Humphry Marshall (1722-1801): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marshall' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:105864-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].