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Ash Tree Identification

Ash Tree Identification. Key Ash Tree Characteristics. April 4, 2011 Picture Credits: David Cappaert , Michigan State University; Keith Kanoti , Maine Forest Service; Joseph O’Brien, USDA Forest Service; Robert Vidéki , Doronicum Kft Bugwood.org . Pinnately Compound Leaves

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Ash Tree Identification

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  1. Ash Tree Identification Key Ash Tree Characteristics April 4, 2011 Picture Credits: David Cappaert, Michigan State University; Keith Kanoti, Maine Forest Service; Joseph O’Brien, USDA Forest Service; Robert Vidéki, DoronicumKft Bugwood.org Pinnately Compound Leaves Leaf made of leaflets arranged in a line with one terminal leaflet. 5-11 leaflets per leaf Opposite Branch Arrangements Buds, Leaves and Branches are directly across from one another Stout Twigs support prominent Brown Buds Some lookalikes and their key differences: Norway Maple: Simple (not compound) lobed leaves, paired samara Box Elder: Purplish twigs, lobed terminal leaflet, paired samara Elderberry: Shrub, purple berries, large, white flowers Walnut, Hickory, Mountain-Ash: Alternate branching Trees have anUpright, Oval Shape Diamond Patterned Bark Ridges and furrows form diamond shapes in older bark (green & white ash) Single Samara Fruit Seed surrounded by a dry, oar shaped wing For more Emerald Ash Borer information and links go to http://nyis.info

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