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The White Ash tree, or Fraxinus americana, is a type of ash tree that is native to eastern and central North America.  
The White Ash tree, or Fraxinus americana, is a type of ash tree that is native to eastern and central North America.  
[[File:whiteash1.jpeg|thumb|right|White Ash tree]]


== Description ==
== Description ==
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White ash trees grow between 60 to 100 feet tall on average, with a 2 to 3 foot trunk diameter. It is the largest of the ash trees found in North America. The leaves are opposite, and have between 5 and 9 leaflets. The bark ranges in color from yellow-brown to light grey and has deep furrows.
White ash trees grow between 60 to 100 feet tall on average, with a 2 to 3 foot trunk diameter. It is the largest of the ash trees found in North America. The leaves are opposite, and have between 5 and 9 leaflets. The bark ranges in color from yellow-brown to light grey and has deep furrows.


[[File:whiteash1.jpeg|thumb|right|White Ash tree]]
 


[[File:whiteashleaf.jpeg|thumb|left|White Ash leaves]]
[[File:whiteashleaf.jpeg|thumb|left|White Ash leaves]]

Revision as of 15:27, 30 April 2021

The White Ash tree, or Fraxinus americana, is a type of ash tree that is native to eastern and central North America.

White Ash tree

Description

White ash trees grow between 60 to 100 feet tall on average, with a 2 to 3 foot trunk diameter. It is the largest of the ash trees found in North America. The leaves are opposite, and have between 5 and 9 leaflets. The bark ranges in color from yellow-brown to light grey and has deep furrows.


White Ash leaves