It looks like it would be ok, but not sure, heres a bit I found on the internet.
History
This tree is grouped into the olive family, Oleaceae. The genus was classified by Carolus Linnaeus in the 18th century, and named from the ancient Latin term for the European ash species, Fraxinus excelsior. Today genus Fraxinus contains about 65 species of trees, most of which are native to the north temperate zone. This uniquely evergreen species is among the exceptions that originates closer to the tropics in Mexico. It was classified by the German botanist, Theodor Wenzib, 1824-1892. This variety, Majestic Beauty, or 'Monus' was developed by Monrovia Nursery Co. in California and introduced in 1968. The ability of ash species to grow in the far north makes them one of the most cold hardy deciduous species.
Lore
Its wood is exceptionally hard and became the traditional material for axe handles.