Tropical Ash

Fraxinus uhdei, commonly known as tropical ash or Shamel ash, is a species of tree native to Mexico and Central America. It is commonly planted as a street tree in Mexico and the southwestern United States. It has also been planted and spread from cultivation in Hawaii, where it is now considered an invasive species.

Like other species in the section Melioides, Fraxinus uhdei is dioecious, with male and female flowers produced on separate individuals.