![]() Currently, the emerald ash borer, an invasive insect species that kills ash trees, is extending its range further south into Missouri. It is often planted in urban environments, and thrives throughout the southern half of Missouri (Tekiela 2006). Its called the Blue Ash because its sap becomes blue when oxidized, and thus can be used as a blue dye. Blue Ash: This tree is one of many ash trees in Missouri, and is particularly easy to identify because of its compound opposite leaf and twig pattern, which seem four-sided.It has a simple alternate tree pattern and grows throughout Missouri. It grows up to 100 feet tall and branches out into a large canopy. American Elm: This tree used to dominate urban landscapes, but has been dramatically reduced by Dutch elm disease, a fungus that grows in the tree’s vascular tissue.It is most easily spotted during Spring, when it releases its abundance of cotton-like substance, which holds its seeds. It has triangular leaves with a simple alternate leaf pattern. Eastern Cottonwood: One of eight native Missouri trees in the diverse Willow family, this tree is found in wet soil (often along riverbanks), where it can group up to 100 feet. ![]() In Utah, there is a 106 acre stand that is the single largest organism in the world. These trees often are in pure stands, because they reproduce from the same root systems. ![]() Its name refers to its simple alternate leaves, which “quake” or shiver in the slightest breeze.
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