Characteristics and Growth of Natural Green Ash Stands

Key Points

Volume growth in green ash ranges from 39 to 65 cu. ft. per acre per year, depending on the stand age.
The total basal area capacity for green ash stands in southern bottom-lands is about 160 sq. ft. per acre.
Green ash shows resilience to pests, but water impoundments from beavers can lead to severe seedling losses.
Its pioneer nature suggests that green ash is well-suited for natural regeneration or plantation management.

Abstract

Abstract Green ash occurs naturally in pure, even-aged stands on poorly drained, silty flats in southern bottom-lands. Total basal area carrying capacity on these sites is about 160 sq. ft. per acre. Volume growth, 39 to 65 cu. ft. per acre per year, is primarily related to stand age. Ash appears to be relatively free from insect and disease attacks, but rabbits and deer damage seedlings. Severe losses are caused by the water impoundments of beavers. The pioneer nature of green ash indicates that it is adapted for plantation management systems or natural regeneration on clearcut areas.

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