Common Name: white ash
Scientific Name: Fraxinus americana
Category: Beautiful tree
Comments: A hidden jewel in downtown Charlottesville, this majestic White Ash thrives in a small garden on City property leased to the Albemarle County Historical Society. A towering specimen in superb condition, it graces the surrounding area with dense, lush foliage; yet few notice it as it rises seemingly from a sea of buildings. Only by visiting the garden can one appreciate the girth, height, and superb condition of this wonderful ash. It is remarkable for its stamina in surviving on a small patch of earth, its graceful shape, and its overall beauty. This White Ash is a tree that deserves to be recognized as a remarkable example of its species and as a testament that huge trees can thrive and grace our Virginia cities.
Dendrology Notes: see also 1667
Best time to photograph: Summer - morning or evening
Nominator: Catherine Wray
This tree is not on public or publicly accessible property. The owner's name, address, and the exact location of the tree are not displayed to protect the privacy of these individuals. If you are the owner and wish to make this information public, please let us know.
County/City: Charlottesville