Mature Height:

50-60 feet

Mature Form:

Irregular, sometimes oval

Features:

Clear yellow autumn color

Insects or Diseases:

Verticillium wilt, cankers, ash borer, ash flower gall

Native of:

United States (and Illinois)

Culture:

Full sun; moist, well drained soil; tolerates drought, alkaline soils and salt

Notes:

This is a very adaptable species, but also variable in habit and fall color. Best results will be achieved by selecting a cultivar

Cultivars:

Many, including ‘Marshall’s Seedless’-good pyramidal form, no seeds, good yellow autumn color; ‘Patmore’- oval form, no seeds, very hardy; Prairie Spire™ –narrow habit, good yellow autumn color, very hardy; ‘Summit’-pyramidal form, good yellow autumn color, very hardy