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collage of White Ash and Black Ash

White Ash (Fraxinus americana) vs. Black Ash (Fraxinus nigra)

Updated November 24th, 2019

Although ashes tend to be hard to identify, white ash and black ash are relatively easily distinguished. Both species are more commonly confused with green ash, which has more intermediate characteristics between these species in many respects.

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