Green Ash

Bark

Flowers

Seed Pods

Leaves

Tree

Latin (scientific) name: Fraxinus pennsylvanica
Height: 111 feet
Circumference: 11-1/2 feet
The height and circumference measurements listed here are for the largest-known green ash tree in Atlanta. This tree is located in Cascade Springs park.
Annoyance factors:
The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). This insect has killed most of the ash trees in the northern United States and is working its way to the South. The Emerald Ash Borer Information Network website has helpful, up-to-date information and a lengthy fact sheet.

Emerald Ash Borer

Insect Size

EAB "Galleries" under the bark
Photo Credits:
Tree: Steven J. Baskauf, Vanderbilt University Bioimages
Bark: Steven J. Baskauf, Vanderbilt University Bioimages
Leaves: Keith Kanoti, Maine Forest Service, Bugwood.org
Flowers: Steven J. Baskauf, Vanderbilt University Bioimages
Fruit: Steven J. Baskauf, Vanderbilt University Bioimages

Insect (1): DCNR.state.pa.us
Insect (2): ci.lenexa.ks.us
EAB galleries: HTStreecare.com