White Ash, Fraxinus americana, is second
only to green ash for the widest distribution
range of any native ash tree species. This
was a beautiful day to be out in nature!
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Fraxinus americana L., White Ash
Leaves of Fraxinus americana are smaller
than most other species and are between 3
and 4 inches long.
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Fraxinus americana branches are ascending
and slender with smooth grayish bark.
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White ash trees have an irregular
open crown and may reach 90 feet
in height by maturity.
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The trunk bark of Fraxinus americana is
quite rough with long vertical fissure and
ridges.
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Fraxinus americana bark can also be
somewhat plate like at certain stages
in development.
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