Tree growing beside the angled sidewalk, northwest of the Human Nutrition building.
This is the
most widely distributed of all the native US ashes. Although usually found
on moist bottomlands, along stream banks and wet upland sites, it is extremely
tolerant of climatic conditions, and can withstand heat, cold, droughts
and floods. With wind-dispersed seeds that remain viable for years and germinate
easily, this species is common in fencerows, wood edges and uncultivated
sites.This is one of the most adaptable native trees for planting as a street
or lawn tree in Iowa. It provides good shade and is a fast grower.
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