Key to the Trees of Wisconsin

10. Leaf scar usually clearly concave at the upper edge (see photo), base of bud often within the arc of the leaf scar top; undersurface of leaves whitened, much lighter in color than the upper surface.

Fraxinus americana
10. Leaf scar usually straight across the top or nearly so, bud clearly above the top of the scar; undersurface of leaves green or only slightly lighter than the upper surface.

Fraxinus pennsylvanica
 

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