Horticultural Value.—Hardy throughout New England; grows in any good soil, but prefers swamp or wet land. Its very tall, slender habit makes it a useful tree in some positions, but it is not readily obtainable in nurseries and is seldom used. Propagated from the seed.
Plate LXXXVI.—Fraxinus nigra.
| 1. Winter buds. |
| 2. Branch with sterile flowers. |
| 3. Sterile flower. |
| 4. Branch with fertile flowers. |
| 5. Fertile flower. |
| 6. Fruiting branch. |
| 7. Fruit. |
CAPRIFOLIACEÆ. HONEYSUCKLE FAMILY.
Viburnum Lentago, L.
Sheep Berry. Sweet Viburnum. Nanny Plum.
Habitat and Range.—Rich woods, thickets, river valleys, along fences.