Category: Ash

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Fraxinus nigra is a deciduous tree known for its compound leaves and distinctive bark.

Leaves: The leaves are compound, with opposite leaflets that have serrated margins.

Bark: The bark is dark gray to black and has deep furrows.

Habitat: It is commonly found in wetlands, including swamps and stream banks.

Distribution: Black ash is native to eastern North America.

Occurance
Found in existing woods in former pasture and especially in the wet area of the back 40

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Fraxinus pennsylvanica is a deciduous tree known for its pinnately compound leaves and distinctive bark.

Leaves: The leaves are pinnately compound with several leaflets.

Bark: The bark is grayish-brown and develops diamond-shaped patterns as it matures.

Fruit: It produces clusters of winged seeds.

Habitat: It is commonly found in a variety of habitats, including floodplains.

Distribution: Green ash is native to North America.

Occurance
Perhaps the most widespread tree on the property. Larger specimens occur throughout the former pasture, back 40 woods, and countless seedlings are coming up in the former fields.