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Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite'
Common Name: Urbanite Green Ash
Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Urbanite’ — commonly called UrbaniteŽ Green Ash — is a fast-growing, deciduous tree valued for its strong structure, urban tolerance, and attractive fall color. It forms a dense, upright to broadly pyramidal canopy with a straight trunk and sturdy branching, making it a reliable shade and street tree. The glossy, dark green compound leaves provide a full summer canopy and turn bronze to purplish tones in fall, adding seasonal interest. Mature Size: Width: 35–45 ft Height: 50–60 ft USDA Zones: 5a–9b Light: Full sun Soil: Average, well-drained soils; highly adaptable, tolerates wet or dry conditions and urban soils Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established Wildlife: Provides habitat for birds and wildlife Features & Landscape Uses: Form: Upright to broadly pyramidal canopy with strong central leader Seedless male selection reduces litter Highly tolerant of urban conditions, including pollution and poor soils Glossy foliage with bronze to purple fall color Excellent for streets, lawns, windbreaks, and large landscapes Maintenance: Prune when young to develop strong structure Very adaptable but benefits from regular watering during establishment Monitor for pests, especially emerald ash borer (a major concern for all ash specie
| Plant Type: | Shade Tree, Deciduous Tree |
| Width: | 35-45' |
| Height: | 50-60' |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Zone: | 5 - 9 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | Yes |
| Drought Tolerant: | Yes |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Spring |
| Bark Type: | Fissured |
| Landscape/Use: | Provide Shade, Specimen, Accent Plant |
| Shape: | Pyramidal, Upright |
| Soil Type | Well Drained, Highly Adaptable, Average |
| Leaf Color: | Dark Green |
| Fall Color: | Yellow |
