White Ash

Leaves

Bark

Flowers

Seed Pods

Tree

Latin (scientific) name: Fraxinus americana
Height: 131.6 feet*
Circumference: 14 feet*
The height and circumference measurements listed here are for the largest-known white ash tree in Atlanta and throughout the state of Georgia. This state champion tree is located in Louise G. Howard 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: Richard Webb, bugwood.org
Bark: Bruce Marlin, CirrusImage.com
Leaves: Wanda Rice, American Mountaineering Club-New Hampshire Chapter
Flowers: T. Davis Sydnor, The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org
Fruit: Paul Wray, Iowa State University, Bugwood.org

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