White Ash (American Ash)
Fraxinus americana · Oleaceae (Olive family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Pinnately compound, deciduous
Shape
Lanceolate to ovate leaflets
Margin
Serrate (toothed) to nearly entire
Arrangement
Opposite
Venation
Pinnate with a prominent central midrib and branching lateral veins on each leaflet
Key Features
Opposite, pinnately compound leaves usually with 5 to 9 stalked leaflets, deeply furrowed bark on mature trees, and U-shaped leaf scars.
Description
A medium to large deciduous tree known for its strong, flexible wood and diamond-patterned bark. The compound leaves turn vibrant shades of purple and yellow in autumn.
Habitat
Rich upland deciduous forests, moist soils, and along streams, preferring well-drained loam and full sun to partial shade.
Native Range
Native to eastern and central North America, from Nova Scotia west to Minnesota, and south to Florida and Texas.