Green Ash

One or more breaking leaf buds are visible (the green leaf tip is visible). This is before the first leaf has unfolded to expose the leaf base. Photo by JAS.

Leaves have not yet reached full size (3-5” long). Photo by JAS.

One or more live, unfolded leaves (the entire length has emerged from a bud, so that the leaf stalk or leaf base is visible). In ash, 5-9 leaves are along one stalk. Photo by JAS.

One or more leaves show yellow or brown due to seasonal changes, drought or other stresses.

One or more open or unopened flowers or buds are visible. Ash have separate male and female plants and typically bloom in June. Photo TK.

One or more open, fresh flowers are visible with reproductive parts (male stamens or female pistils) visible. Photo TK.

One or more fruits are visible on the plant. In ash, the fruit is a winged seed and is initially green. Photo TK.

One or more ripe fruits are visible on the plant. In ash, the fruit is ripe when it is tan/brown. Photo JAS.