White Ash 100 Seeds Fraxinus americana

Fraxinus americana, commonly known as white ash, is a large, deciduous tree native to eastern North America, valued for both its ecological importance and high-quality hardwood. Typically reaching heights of 60 to 80 feet, and sometimes over 100 feet in optimal conditions, white ash features a tall, straight trunk and a broad, rounded crown, making it a prominent canopy tree in hardwood forests. Its compound leaves usually have seven leaflets, dark green above and paler below, turning vibrant shades of yellow, orange, red, and deep purple in autumn—among the most striking fall foliage of any North American tree. Inconspicuous purple-green flowers emerge in spring before the leaves, and female trees produce elongated, single-winged fruits called samaras that disperse by wind. White ash grows best in deep, moist, well-drained soils and is commonly found in mixed forests and along river valleys. The tree is renowned for its strong yet flexible wood, widely used for making baseball bats, t