Fraxinus pennsylvanica — Red Ash

An infrequent introduction from America in the late-18th century; the most common form is confusingly also known as Green Ash.

The opposite pinnate leaves are large and glossy, and there are a maximum of nine leaflets per leaf.

‘Variegata’ is a rare form, the largest white-variegated tree.

For similar trees see: Ashes, Opposite pinnate leaves

 
 

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