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4-H Horticulture Judging Contest

Beth Hinshaw
Extension Speclaist, SE
4-H Youth Development
K-State Research & Extension

620-496-8206

bhinshaw@ksu.edu

Ash

Scientific Name: Fraxinus sp.

Category: Ornamentals

Description:
Ash are large, woody trees. The foliage is a compound leaf of 5-9 leaflets. The leaves are opposite. The seeds may be called "keys" and are a type of samara.

 Ash foliage

Ash foliage

 Ash stem and bud scar

Ash stem and buds

 Ash stem and bud scar

 Ash stem and bud scar

 White ash tree with fall color

White ash tree with fall color