Ash tree

This one may be an Oregon Ash (fraxinus latifolia), a rare native species or it could be an introduced Black Ash (fraxinus nigra). Anyway, it's in my neighbour's yard and is covering my yard with leaves. White Ash (fraxinus americana) is common where I grew up in Grey County, Ontario. White Ash is a very tough wood that is ideal for chairmaking. Black Ash (also called Swamp Ash) is used in baskets, pallets, and Fender guitar bodies. I doubt there is much of a market for Oregon Ash but I'd love to rive one into chair parts.