Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Pinnately compound deciduous leaf, typically with 5 to 9 leaflets
Shape
Lanceolate to ovate leaflets with tapered tips and wedge-shaped bases
Margin
Serrate to entire margins (finely toothed towards the tip and mostly smooth near the base)
Arrangement
Opposite arrangement on the twig
Venation
Pinnate venation with prominent midribs and branching lateral veins on each leaflet
Key Features
Opposite, pinnately compound leaves usually with 5-7 leaflets, deeply furrowed bark on mature trees, and U-shaped leaf scars on twigs
Description
White Ash is a large, graceful deciduous tree known for its strong wood and vibrant fall coloration. The leaves are pinnately compound with opposite leaflets, turning striking shades of purple, yellow, and red in autumn.
Habitat
Rich, moist, well-drained soils of deciduous forests, along streams, and in mixed hardwood stands
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, ranging from Nova Scotia west to Minnesota, and south to Florida and Texas