Although this tree is cold-hardy enough for North Dakota, it is not currently recommended due to its susceptibility to emerald ash borer (EAB). As of May 2022, EAB has not been found in North Dakota, though it is found in central Minnesota, Sioux Falls, SD, and in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Black ash naturally occurs in wet sites including low wetlands, cold swamps and periodically inundated river bottoms. It will tolerate wet sites but performs better in moist well drained areas. Black ash has had mixed performance in urban areas in North Dakota, doing poorly when its moisture requirements are not met.
Credits: North Dakota Tree Selector Website, Manual of Woody Landscape Plants 6th edition.
