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White ash

Native

Fraxinus americana

Olive (Oleaceae) · Ash · 60–80 ft

Knowing it

Diamond-furrowed bark, opposite compound leaves whitish underneath, purple fall color. Upland woods statewide.

What a tree company sees

Emerald ash borer is killing ash across Missouri. Dead ash turns brittle within a year or two and is dangerous to climb; plan removals early or treat valuable trees.

Recorded in 64 counties

From GBIF occurrence records. No record does not mean absent.