Native Trees of Kentucky 1 2 



b. Red Ash Fra.vinus pennsylvanicum. 



In habit. Red Ash is similar to \Yhite Ash, though a much 

 smaller tree. It is found all over the State outside of the moun- 

 tain region, but most abundantly in the western part. 



The wood, inferior to White Ash, is used as second-class ma- 

 terial for many of the same purposes. The tree grows rapidly 

 and is well adapted for street and lawn planting. 



For identification, Red Ash has 



1. Twigs hairy or velvety. 



2. Leaves 5 to 9 leaflets, with hairy stems. 



3. Fruit keys, with spatnlate-shaped wings notched at 



the tip. 



c. Green Ash Fra.vinus lanccolaia. 



Green Ash is a small tree common in the Blue Grass region 

 extending to the western part of the State. 



The wood is inferior to White Ash and is used for similar 

 purposes. It is recommended for street and park planting. 



The foliage of Green Ash is smooth and of such uniform dark, 

 lustrous green that it gives the tree its distinctive name and is 

 the easiest means of identification. 



