Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) is a native tree in Maryland (Deciduous). The sections below summarize where it grows, how to recognize it, and how it supports local ecosystems.
Habitat and range
Floodplains, swamps, and river terraces, often alongside silver maple and sycamore.
Identification
Opposite compound leaves with seven to nine stalked leaflets; gray furrowed bark; dioecious flowers before leaves.
Soil and moisture
Tolerates wet soils and periodic inundation; also succeeds on moist uplands.
Wildlife value
Seeds eaten by waterfowl and songbirds; foliage supports caterpillars when trees remain healthy.
Uses and significance
Riparian restoration, use emerald ash borer–resistant selections or diversify species as EAB persists.