10,800 (average of 87 tests by U. S. Forestry Div.).[22]

12,200.

Remarks.

Economically valuable. Rapid growers, preferring low, rather moist soil. Not apt to form in forests, but found mingled with other varieties. Large trees sometimes have large heart-cracks. [p030]

FOOTNOTE

[22] See [page 6].

Red Ash. Fraxinus pennsylvanica Marsh. Fraxinus pubescens Lam.

Nomenclature. (Sudworth.)

Red Ash (local and common name).

River Ash (R. I., Ont.).