Complete the worksheet! Family: Olive (Oleaceae) Height: 50-60' Tree: single straight trunk with ascending branches and irregular crown Leaf: compound, 9-16" long, oppositely attached, made of 5-9 stalked leaflets, each leaflet 1-2" long, lacking teeth or with a very fine-toothed margin, on a very short leaflet stalk (petiolule), 1/8" long Bark: brown with deep furrows and narrow interlacing ridges, often appearing diamond-shaped Fruit: green winged seed (samara), turning brown when mature, 1-2" in length, mostly round-ended, sometimes notched, in clusters, frequently remaining on tree into winter Fall Color: yellow Origin/Age: native; 75-100 years Habitat: wet soils, along streams, lowland forest, shade Range: throughout Interesting Facts: By far the most widespread of all our Minnesota ash trees, found throughout the state. Also called Red Ash because it was once thought that the green and red were separate species. Now considered one species. Not as water tolerant as the Black Ash but able to survive with its roots under water for several weeks in spring. Often has a large unattractive growth (insect gall) at ends of small branches that persists on the tree throughout the year. The strong white-colored wood is used to make baseball bats, tennis racquets, skis, and snowshoes. #ActOnAsh: Ash trees across the US are at risk of dying from the invasive pest, Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). See how you can help save your community forest's Ash trees! https://www.brooklynpark.org/emerald-ash-borer/ Explore the tree species of Central Park!