50. Fraxinus velutina – Modesto Ash
Scientific Name: Fraxinus velutina
Nativity: Southwestern North America
Interesting Info:
Also called the velvet ash or Arizona ash. The first Yule Log was said to have been crafted from ash. The wood of the modesto ash is significantly more brittle than other ash species. Because of this, it is not used in furniture making, unlike other ash species. However, its fruit were once used in the pickling process.