Fraxinus americana

Also known as American Ash, Biltmore Ash, Cane Ash

White ash dominates eastern deciduous canopies with an expansive, rounded crown that blazes purple and bronze each autumn. Its compound leaves feature distinctly pale undersides, while its dense, shock-resistant wood historically served as the gold standard for baseball bats and tool handles. Invasive emerald ash borer infestations have devastated vast tracts of mature canopy across North America, driving widespread die-offs.