Description
Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Foothills’
Zone: 2
Exposure: Full Sun
Mature Size: 60′ high x 40′ wide
Tree Form: Oval
Canopy: Dense
Growth Rate: Moderate
Special Features: Extremely hardy shade tree
Fall Color: Bright yellow
Description: One of the hardiest and toughest shade or street trees for colder climates, and for good reason; low maintenance, clean, shapely habit of growth, tolerant of adverse conditions and showy, brilliant yellow fall colours.
Ornamental Features: The Foothills Ash will grow to be a large shade tree. Rich, glossy green foliage is held on compound leaves that provide dappled shade. A fast growing and seedless selection; this variety is reliably long-lived.
Landscape Attributes: This variety is very adaptable to both dry and moist soils. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for xeriscaping or water-smart landscapes.
