Ash ID

[elspedo]

Morning,

 

Can anyone help with the ID of this ash:

 

 

I'm thinking it maybe Fraxinus angustifolia?

[fagus]

I am going with F. angustifolia 'Raywoods Variety`

[Stubby]

Velvet ash ?

[Kveldssanger]

Look at the bud scar. A half moon with a distinct straight upper limit below the actual bud means F. pennsylvanica, for example.

[elspedo]

I will go back and get a better shot of the bud as I know Fraxinus angustifolia is more brown with a "tri" formation but looking at the bud on this shot it definitely seems black.

 

My second thought was F. pennsylvanica "marshall".

[elspedo]

Here is the bud:

 

 

 

Just a Fraxinus excelsior with wavy leaves?!?

Edited September 30, 2015 by elspedo
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[Kveldssanger]

Looks it, to me. Green / red ash has a brown bud.

 

Also note the non-opposite buds. A sign of very vigorous growth, I do believe. Crinkled leaves may also be a sign of rapid growth, though I have no reference for that - just from what I have been told.

Edited September 30, 2015 by Kveldssanger

[Kveldssanger]

Ash can also be ID'd by their seed. The seed looks like European Ash, from the photo you have provided. Again, F. pennsylvanica have smaller seeds.