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Green Ash vs White Ash

Fraxinus americana

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

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White Ash
Green Ash

White Ash is a large deciduous tree that's often grown in residential yards and along boulevards.

Similar to Green Ash, White Ash is distinguished by the lighter colour of the undersides of the leaves.

While Green Ash turns gold in the fall, White Ash turns a gorgeous burgundy.

Green ash is a fast growing tree with incredible golden yellow leaves in fall. This tree is native to the prairies and is well suited for drought and cold. Green ash can also tolerate soil compaction, periods of flooding and a wide variety of soils including alkaline. This makes green ash ideally suited for use in urban environments.

White Ash Quick Facts

Green Ash Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 2b
Height: 20 m (66 ft)
Height: 18 m (60 ft)
Spread: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 12 m (40 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: low


Fall colour: yellow, red, purple
Fall colour: bright yellow in early fall
Seeds: seeds located within samaras
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


In row spacing: 1.8 - 2.4 m (6 - 8 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB, PE
Native to: AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NS, NB, PE
Other Names: american ash, american biltmore, cane ash
Other Names: downy ash, red ash, swamp ash, water ash