Trees

Green Ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

$150.00

In Stock — 62 available

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Professional Tree Installation — Starting at $130.00

Sun: Full Sun
Water Needs: Moderate
Mature Height: 50–60 ft
Mature Width: 20–30 ft
Growth Rate: Fast
Cold Hardiness: Hardy to -40°F
Pollinator Friendly: No
Las Cruces Suitability: Good With Regular Water

Why We Recommend It

Green Ash is a resilient tree that can tolerate the varied conditions of Las Cruces, including heat and some drought. It provides excellent shade, which is crucial in our sunny climate.

Plant details are general guidance — ask our staff about your yard's conditions.

Best For

Front Yards
Shade
Privacy
Windbreaks

Full Sun
Moderate Water
50–60 ft

Botanical Name: Fraxinus pennsylvanica
Plant Type: Deciduous shade tree
Mature Size: 50–70 feet tall and 30–50 feet wide
Flower Color: Small, inconspicuous greenish flowers
Bloom Time: Spring
Foliage: Compound leaves with 5–9 glossy, medium-green leaflets; deciduous, turning yellow in fall
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established but performs best with supplemental irrigation
Soil: Well-draining, loamy, sandy, or clay soil; adaptable to alkaline and compacted soils
Wildlife: Seeds provide food for birds and other wildlife; canopy provides shelter and nesting habitat
Special Attributes: Fast-growing, provides dense shade, adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions, and tolerant of heat and urban environments. Excellent for large yards, parks, streetscapes, and shade plantings.
Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3–9