The ash tree has a compound leaf with 5, 7, 9 or 11 leaflets. | |
Branches and buds are in pairs directly across from each other. | |
The bark has a distinctive diamond pattern, and is "ash" colored. | |
The seeds on the female tree are in clusters and are paddle-shaped. They begin a purplish red, and eventually turn brown as they hang onto the tree throughout the fall. |