Ash, White Ash, American Ash
Fraxinus americana · Oleaceae (Olive family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Compound (pinnately compound, typically with 5 to 9 leaflets), deciduous
Shape
Elliptical to ovate with an acuminate tip
Margin
Entire to sparsely and finely serrate
Arrangement
Opposite
Venation
Pinnate with a prominent whitish midrib and branching lateral veins
Key Features
Oppositely arranged pinnately compound leaves, distinctly stalked leaflets, and a deep U-shaped leaf scar on the twig.
Description
White ash is a medium to large deciduous tree known for its strong wood and attractive compound foliage. The leaves turn striking shades of purple, yellow, and red in autumn.
Habitat
Rich, moist, well-drained soils of deciduous forests, along streams, and in upland areas.
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, ranging from Nova Scotia west to Minnesota, and south to Florida and Texas.