Ash tree growing east of the Mechanics Laboratory building, north of the Student Services building.
The white ash is the
most common, most planted native ash in the US. It is an eastern
species, occurring from Nova Scotia to Minnesota, south to northern Florida
and eastern Texas. In Iowa it is native to some areas of Iowa. The white
ash is one of the most important broadleaf timber trees in the US.
It is more ornamental than the green ash, but is less popular due to its
slower growth rate, potential size and susceptibility to pests and diseases.
It is also less adaptable than the green ash.
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