An Ash? Perhaps Fraxinus americana - White ash??

Thanks peren.all. I think you might be right. I have ashes here (although some succumbed to Emerald Ash Borer so we'll have to take them out).

With the ashes attacked, they put out alot of seedlings.

Thanks bengz6westmd. That makes sense. It's sad that I don't feel I can transplant it somewhere.

You are most welcome loris. It is sad the number of trees under attack. Most notable for me are the Ash and Butternut. My yard used to be rimmed in Butternuts at the forest edge. I have a couple left that are on their way out and some Ash that are done. Very sad.

In my yard before this, the American elm (Ulmus americana) with a 3 foot diameter was the first to go. I've been lucky with one in my backyard and what started as a seedling still avoiding Dutch Elm disease. Then it was the flowering dogwoods (Cornus florida) of which only the one in the sunniest spot has survived, followed by Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis). Gardening is really rewarding but can sometimes be frustrating.

I wasn't familiar with Butternut trees (Juglans cinerea). It's another beautiful tree. I'm sorry they're having problems.

Thank you loris. So sorry you are having these issues. Was it woolly adelgid that affected your Tsuga canadensis? Such a lovely tree. Happy that at least one of your C. florida was unaffected by Dogwood anthracnose? It is now difficult to think of trees that are not bothered by borers or other pests and diseases.

We had just finished a three year cycle of tent caterpillars then this year we had a horrendous Gypsy moth caterpillar infestation. We were not supposed to be in their target range yet but they completely denuded my apple trees. Apple trees were a favorite for anyone who had them. Oak and many others were affected also. Frustrating indeed!

peren.all,

Based on the timing I think my trees were affected by the typical suspects, but it's been a while for most of them so I don't really remember. We've had gypsy moth caterpillars in the past and they made things pretty unpleasant.

I'm pretty sure ranges are moving north. I have a few plants like Fothergilla which aren't native in my zone, but I'm willing to bet they will be soon.

bengz6westmd,

The tree in the picture you posted is beautiful. Thanks.

It is possible that some ashes may develop resistance to EAB just as some Cornus florida are anthracnose resistant now, so maybe don't pull them out. That is according to a native plant site, but can't remember which one.

Thanks cyn427. I'll keep it in mind. I transplanted an American elm (Ulmus americana) seedling, but in that case I knew I had a healthy elm not too far away from it.