Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite'

Urbanite Green Ash

Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Urbanite’ — commonly called Urbanite® 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

Deciduous Tree, Shade Tree

Height

50-60'

Width

35-45'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Spring

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Yellow

Soil

Average, Highly Adaptable, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Provide Shade, Specimen

Shape

Pyramidal, Upright

Bark

Fissured

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes