Sadly, ash trees aren’t recommended for planting in some areas because they often succumb to emerald ash borers. Black ash trees are long-lived, native trees that grow 30′ to 50′ high. Sadly, ash trees aren’t recommended for planting in some areas because they often succumb to emerald ash borers.

Is it worth planting ash trees?

While it’s not recommended to replant an ash tree, the primary reason being to control the emerald ash borer population, there are plenty of ash replacement tree alternatives that can complement your landscape.

When Should ash trees be planted?

When propagating through seed, autumn is the best season because the winter colds would slow its growth. September and October are thus the best months to plant your ash tree in a large nursery pot.