Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica)
Scientific Name: Fraxinus pennsylvanica — Green Ash or Red Ash.
Native Home: Central and eastern Canada and much of the United States, including southern boreal forest transition zones.
Height: 15–25 m.
Lifespan: Around 60–100 years.
Uses and Harvesting
Timber: Strong hardwood used for furniture, tool handles, flooring, and general woodworking.
Harvesting: Mature trees are harvested for timber where permitted; natural regeneration supports future forest growth.
Age to Harvest: Approximately 40–70 years for useful timber, depending on growing conditions.
Products: Lumber, furniture, tool handles, flooring, and ornamental trees.
History and Global Production
Traditional Use: Ash wood has long been valued for tools, handles, and durable wooden items.
Global Spread: Native to North America and commonly found along rivers, in moist lowlands, and in mixed forests near the southern boreal region.
US Forest Service Research and Development
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