If You Have an Ash Tree

The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is known to target and kill all North American ash species. If you have an ash tree on your property, or if you are unsure whether you have an ash tree, the following may be a useful resource to you:

  1. How to Identify an Ash Tree
  2. Health of your Ash Tree
  3. Follow-Up Steps

Ash trees are fairly common landscape features in Fitchburg, both on residential and commercial properties. Here are a few ash tree identifiers:

How to identify an Ash Tree - Small

If you remain unsure whether you have an ash tree, contact the City Forester at 270-4289 or anna.healy@fitchburgwi.gov.

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