The leaf scar is U-shaped with the lateral bud sitting within the scar. Bark is gray to brown with corky interlacing ridges forming a diamond pattern.
Fruit is a winged samara and the wing extends to the top of the seed body.
White ash is distinguished from green ash by lateral buds within the leaf scar rather than above the leaf scar, and wing extending to the top of the seed body. Intolerant of shade. Click on photo to enlarge. All text and photographs are intended for educational purposes only and are not for commercial use in any form. 1999, all rights reserved.