Evergreen Ash
Fraxinus uhdei

Location: 835 Clarke Rd.
District: Niles
Native to: N. America
Tree type: flowering
Leaf retention: deciduous

Comments: Evergreen to semi-evergreen tree, native to Mexico. Grows rapidly and makes an upright narrow tree when young, eventually spreading. Leaves divided into 5-9 glossy, dark green leaflets about 4" long.

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NOTICE: This specimen is located on private property.  DO NOT TRESPASS!  No right to enter private property to view the specimen tree is granted by the Roadside Arboretum.  To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.

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Illustration by Philip Eaker