Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Marshall's Seedless'
Marshall's Seedless Green Ash
Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Marshall’s Seedless’ — commonly called Marshall’s Seedless Green Ash — is a fast-growing, deciduous tree valued for its uniform form, lack of seed production, and adaptability. It forms a broad, upright oval canopy with a strong central leader and well-spaced branches, making it a popular street and shade tree. The compound leaves emerge dark green, provide a full summer canopy, and turn yellow to golden-yellow in fall.
Mature Size:
Width: 35–45 ft
Height: 50–60 ft
USDA Zones: 4a–8b
Light: Full sun
Soil: Average, well-drained soils; highly adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions, including clay and urban environments
Water: Moderate; tolerant of drought and periodic wet soils once established
Wildlife: Provides habitat for birds and wildlife
Features & Landscape Uses:
Form: Upright oval canopy with a strong central leader
Seedless selection reduces litter
Fast-growing shade tree
Good yellow fall color
Excellent for streets, parks, and large landscapes
Maintenance:
Prune when young to maintain strong structure
Monitor for pests, especially emerald ash borer
Adaptable but benefits from proper establishment care
- Plant type
- Deciduous Tree, Shade Tree
- Height
- 50-60'
- Width
- 35-45'
- Hardiness zones
- 4–8
- Sunlight
- Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Bloom time
- Spring
- Leaf color
- Green
- Fall color
- Yellow
- Soil
- Average, Highly Adaptable, Well Drained
- Landscape use
- Accent Plant, Provide Shade, Specimen
- Shape
- Broad Upright, Oval
- Bark
- Fissured
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Salt tolerant
- Yes
- Drought tolerant
- No
