The white ash tree (Fraxinus americana) is native to the eastern portion of North America. It gets its name from the pale undersides of its otherwise deep green leaves, which turn a rich red, yellow, or purple in the fall.

What is a red ash tree?

Fraxinus pennsylvanica, or Green Ash, is a deciduous tree that may grows to 65 feet and occasionally to 120 feet tall with a trunk 2 to 3/1/2 feet across. Young trees with soft silky hairs covering twigs, undersides of leaves, and leaf stalks are commonly known as Red Ash.

How can I tell what kind of ash tree I have?

Look for black buds as a characteristic to distinguish them from other ashes, which usually have brown buds. The leaves of European ash comprise seven to 13 leaflets. While some cultivars have a yellow color in the fall, the native species tend to drop their leaves while they are still green.