#102 Pumpkin Ash (Fraxinus profunda)
This Pumpkin Ash has likely been treated for the Emerald Ash Borer, as Ash trees usually die within 3-5 years after initial infestation. It’s located to the right of the entrance to the A.G. Middle track, right next to Colony Road.
More Information
- Nominated By: Unknown
- Year Added: 1999
- Owned By: Mecklenburg County
- Current condition: Good
- Neighborhood: Myers Park
- Property Type: Public School
- Nearest Address: 1800 Runnymeade
Ecological Value: If a Pumpkin Ash is planted in an area with consistently wet soil, the trunk may swell at the base, resembling a pumpkin.