NORTHERN GEM  ASH

• Botanical name: Fraxinus x 'Northern Gem'

• Origin: A breakthrough in Ash breeding which combines the native Black Ash with the Manchurian Ash. Cross made by Dr. Wilbert Ronald at the Morden Research Station in 1969.

• Hardiness: Zone 2 (Canadian and USDA)

• Growth Rate: Vigorous; final size: 50' x 40'.

• Description: Seedless. Mature trees have a broad oval shape. Northern Gem is hardy and disease resistant.

• Landscape Value: Excellent shade tree in residential, downtown and commercial plantings, particularly where outstanding foliage is required.

Article: "Ash For The Prairies"

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