Green Ash, Fraxinus pennsylvanica, has
elliptical 4 to 6 inch long leaves on short
stems and is commonly found throughout all
but the western most regions of North
America.
September, Tarrant Co., Tx
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Fraxinus pennsylvanica Marshall, Green Ash
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Prized for its fall coloration, Fraxinus
pennsylvanica, is a deciduous tree species,
turning bright orange and red.
November, Van Zandt County Co., Texas
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Green Ash leaves are slightly glossy and
narrow to a point. They have distinct
venation and start their fall color transition
by turning almost purple, then shades of
orange, yellow and red.
November, Van Zandt County Co., Texas
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The crown of Fraxinus pennsylvanica is
rounded but irregular.
November, Van Zandt County Co., Texas
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Green ash is a fast growing, medium sized
native tree, commonly reaching 50 feet tall.
Tarrant County Co., Texas
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The bark of Green ash is rough,
grayish bown, with vertical furrows.
Tarrant County Co., Texas
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Fraxinus pennsylvanica has pinnately
compound leaves with 7 to 9 leaflets.
November, Van Zandt County Co., Texas
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Bright yellow and orange leaves signal the
arrival of fall.
November, Van Zandt County Co., Texas
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Branches of Green Ash has horizontal white
stripes, which will fade somewhat as they
get larger.
November, Van Zandt County Co., Texas
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A young green ash tree.
Tarrant County Co., Texas
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