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Green ash seeds (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) grow into hardy, fast-growing shade trees valued for urban landscaping and naturalized areas. This 2-pack provides 200 seeds total (2 packets × 100 seeds each). Seeds require cold stratification (60–90 days) before sowing and produce trees that reach 50–70 feet at maturity with attractive yellow fall foliage.
Green ash has long been a favorite for street plantings and parks—its adaptability, fast growth, and golden fall color make it a reliable choice for shade. These 200 seeds (2 packs of 100) of Fraxinus pennsylvanica give you plenty to work with, whether you're starting a windbreak, adding to a woodland edge, or just want a beautiful specimen tree. The seeds need cold stratification to break dormancy, then germinate readily in spring. In 10–15 years, you'll have a substantial shade tree.
Key Benefits
- 2 packs × 100 seeds = 200 green ash seeds total
- Fast-growing native shade tree (Fraxinus pennsylvanica)
- Mature height: 50–70 ft with 40–50 ft spread
- Golden yellow fall foliage
- Adaptable to various soils including urban conditions
- Cold stratification required: 60–90 days
How to Grow
- Cold stratify: mix seeds with moist sand, refrigerate 60–90 days
- After stratification, sow 1/2 inch deep in well-draining soil
- Keep moist; germination occurs in 2–4 weeks
- Transplant seedlings when 6–12 inches tall
- Plant in full sun; tolerates part shade
- Space trees 40–50 ft apart for full canopy development
Specifications
Quantity: 200 seeds (2 × 100). Species: Fraxinus pennsylvanica. Type: Deciduous shade tree. Mature height: 50–70 ft. Spread: 40–50 ft. Sun: Full sun to part shade. Hardiness: Zones 3–9. Stratification: Required (60–90 days cold).
What's Included
- 2 seed packets (100 seeds each, 200 total)
- Resealable packaging
Care & Storage
Store unused seeds in a cool, dry place or refrigerate. Seeds remain viable 1–2 years with proper storage. Begin stratification within a few months of receiving.
Key Terms
- Fraxinus pennsylvanica — Botanical name for green ash, native to North America
- Samara — The winged seed of ash trees, also called helicopters or keys
- Deciduous — Trees that lose leaves annually; green ash shows yellow fall color
Plant a tree now, and in twenty years you'll sit in its shade wondering how time moved so fast—and feeling grateful you started when you did.