Latin Name - Fraxinus pennsylvanica
Height - 60-70 feet
Spread - 45 feet
Growth Rate - Fast
USDA Zone - 2
Drought Tolerance - Moderate
This tree and its partners are the last remaining ashes of a double row of trees which once lined the sidewalk leading to Old Main. Native to the midwest, green ash has been a popular tree for many years and offers beautiful yellow fall color. Known as a relatively fast-growing tree capable of handling tough conditions, its use in recent years has been tempered by a susceptibility to borers that can weaken and kill trees. Current nursery grown selections are usually seedless; many older trees pre-date the introduction of seedless cultivars and seed themselves freely into shrub and flower beds. (NOTE: Because of the devastation caused by Emerald Ash Borer, urban forestry professionals no longer recommend planting of this species in Utah.)