Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Native Garden

 

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation

 

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

A Utah native. Singleleaf Ash can be grown as a large shrub or small multi-stemmed tree. The only ash without compund leaves. Attractive, glossy green foliage turns a glowing yellow in autumn. Bark is ashy grey. Flowers are inconspicuous, but are followed by the wing-like seeds common to ash. Use as a foundation shrub, small patio tree, screen or hedge. Seeds will provide forage for birds; deer may browse tree.

WARNING: Emerald Ash Bore have been identified in Colorado; this is a highly destructive invasive pest and has caused significant damage to ash trees throughout the eastern United States. Go to utahpests.usu.edu for more information. Prefers well-drained, rocky soils. Will grow in clay-loam. Water regularly during establishment, but once established it has a high drought tolerance. Will manage with no supplemental irrigation, but will grow more dependably with some high summer irrigation.