Species Characteristics: Black Ash

Appearance: Dark green compound leaves with 7-11 leaflets.
                   Light gray, soft, corky young bark; scaly mature
                   bark.

Site and soils: Adapted to imperfectly drained soils.  Can
                     tolerate some flooding.  Needs full sunlight.

Rural plantings: Reforestation.  Grows well with cedar, balsam
                       fir, silver and red maple.

Urban settings: Common urban tree.