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Common Name(s):	Green Ash, Red Ash, Ash,Green
Species:	Fraxinus pennsylvanica
Synonyms:
Family:	Oleaceae

Longevity:	Perennial

Origin:	Native
Height:	20 m
Flowers:	February - March
Fruits:	Summer
Description:	A large tree with a spreading round top. Widespread in moist soil of bottomlands and uplands. The wings on the fruit (samaras) extend nearly to the base of the body. The leaf base does not surround the leaf bud. Green ash is hardy and has been planted as a shade tree in shelterbelts. Fruit is eaten by squirrels and some birds. Leaves may be browsed by white-tailed deer and some livestock.

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