Minnesota Ash Trees |
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Black Ash (Fraxinus nigra)
This slow-growing tree is found throughout Minnesota except in the western prairie. It likes cool, moist places. Heavy, coarse-grained wood separates into thin layers that can be used for baskets. |
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Green Ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica)
This fast-growing tree is found throughout most of Minnesota, often in valleys and along streams. It also is commonly planted as a boulevard tree in Minnesota’s communities. Its strong wood is used to make furniture, tool handles, hockey sticks, and other wood products. |
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White Ash (Fraxinus americana)
Native to southeastern Minnesota, white ash grows best in rich, moist soil. The wood is strong and elastic. Uses include baseball bats, tool handles, and furniture. |
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While other trees, such as mountain ash and prickly ash, have "ash" in their common name, they are not true ash, or Fraxinus species. Only true ash are susceptible to attack by emerald ash borer. |
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To identify ash tree
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Has branches that grow directly across from one another |
Has compound leaves |
Has five to many leaflets with smooth or finely toothed margins |
