Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Pinnately compound, deciduous
Shape
Lanceolate to ovate leaflets, typically 7 leaflets per leaf
Margin
Finely serrate to entire
Arrangement
Opposite
Venation
Pinnate venation with a prominent central midrib and ascending lateral veins on each leaflet
Key Features
Opposite branching, pinnately compound leaves usually with 7 stalked leaflets, and deeply furrowed diamond-patterned bark on mature trees
Description
The White Ash is a majestic deciduous tree known for its strong, flexible wood and beautiful fall foliage. The featured specimen is a classic pinnately compound leaf featuring a central rachis and typically seven stalked leaflets with pointed tips.
Habitat
Rich, moist, well-drained soils of deciduous forests, often found along streams and lower slopes
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, ranging from Nova Scotia west to Minnesota, and south to northern Florida and eastern Texas