Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

25-40', 40-60'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Silhouette

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Entry, Shrub Border, Lawn, Park, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

Screen, Shade Tree, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

The Manchurian ash is an ideal deciduous tree for smaller yards, where a tree with a lush crown is desired. Its upward-arching branches are so strong and stout that they shrug off the heaviest snows and most ice storms. In summer, bright green, almost chartreuse leaves give the tree a cool, refreshing look. The real show comes in fall when the leaves turn intense chrome yellow; then almost as if on cue, they drop in unison—leaves only have to be raked once. After the leaves have fallen, the new wood displays its yellow color all winter. Grows about 45 feet tall and 25 feet wide.

WARNING: Emerald Ash Bore have been identified in Colorado; this is a highly destructive invasive pest and has caused significant damage to ash trees throughout the eastern United States. Go to utahpests.usu.edu for more information. Grow in full sun and well drained soil. Ashes are adaptive to a variety of soil types and pH. Though heat and drought tolerant, when planted in an area with alot of hardscape (such as a parking lot or plaza), they will be healthier if provided with extra water during the hot summer months.