Medium sized tree with opposite, deciduous leaves and brownish-black, diamond-shaped bark.
Open woodlands, streams, river banks.
Because of its strong but elastic durability, its lumber is multi-purpose. A red dye can be extracted from its bark, and its inner bark can be made into a powder for cooking purposes. Host to the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, Orange Sulphur and the Mourning Cloak butterflies.
Leaf length: 6.00-9.00 inches
Tree height: 50.00-75.00 feet
Where to find Green Ash on the Louisiana State Arboretum Trails:
WET - Wetland Trail 3.0
Refer to our Live Map to locate this species and its interpretative signage on the trail system.