Oregon ash

The Oregon ash (Fraxinus oregona) is a timber tree native to western North America. Its hard, light wood is used for furniture, interior paneling, and barrels. Ash trees, in general, are deciduous and have compound leaves with an odd number of leaflets. Their fruits are small, winged seeds called samaras.12

Unfortunately, ash trees are vulnerable to pests and diseases. The emerald ash borer, an invasive beetle, has caused the death of millions of ash trees in North America. This beetle, native to East Asia, was introduced to North America in the 1990s and has since spread widely, impacting forests and urban areas. In 2022, it was detected on the West Coast in Oregon.234