Identification Clues:
As with the maples, ashes show opposite branching.
The leaves are opposite on another and are pinnately compound with 5 to
7 shiny leaflets that are finely toothed. The single-winged samara
fruits hang in clusters
Distribution:
This species is native to the eastern United
States and the Great Plains.
Highlights:
Because of its fast growth and hardiness,
green ash trees are planted throughout South Dakota as a relacement for
the dying elms. They are also popular for shelterbelts. Many
people plant a seedless variety |
