A nonnative cultivar of the far-too plentiful green ash is being planted along the entry way to Hill Place. What happened to the promises of natives?

Even the native ash isn't popular here. The prairie restoring enthusiasts actually burn off prairie land to get rid of them!



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Cimmaron Ash Cimmaron Ash in fall Mature Cimmaron Ash

Cimmaron Green Ash ("Cimmzam")

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

A fast growing cultivar with excellent branch angles, a strong trunk and straight central leader, making it resistant to storm and snow breakage. Fall colors start out with deep burgundy changing to red and finally turning flame-orange. Foliage in thick. It is narrow in youth, forming an oval canopy as it matures. Salt tolerant. Prefers rich, loose soil. A good tree for confined areas. Matures at 55-60'; 25-30' spread. (zone 4-7) Needs full sunlight.





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