09-27-2012, 07:15 AM
I've always been a big fan of the ash, both for the wood and as an ornamental tree. They are fast growing. make excellent shade trees and the wood is very strong and resilient. Unfortunately we no longer have them to enjoy because modern commerce has introduced the Emerald Ash Borer to our area and all the ash trees are now dead. maybe they will re-bound some day, but for now there are few if any ash trees to be found in all of Michigan.
Tom
Tom