Trees with Large Compound Leaves

Ailanthus, Black Walnut, Buckeyes, Hickory, Horsechestnut, Kentucky Coffeetree, Pecan

Ailanthus or Tree of Heaven

(Ailanthus altissima)

Ailanthus leaves and fruit

The ailanthus or tree of heaven is often considered a weed tree, but some have argued that this is a tree that can survive the challenging conditions found in the city and should be used more often

Black Walnut

(Juglans nigra)

Black Walnut leaves and fruit

Ohio Buckeye

(Aesculus glabra)

Ohio Buckeye leaf

Ohio Buckeye leaves and fruit

Yellow Buckeye

(Aesculus Octandra)

Yellow Buckeye leaves and fruit

Horsechestnut (in bloom)

(Aesculus hippocastanum)

Horsechestnut leaf

Horsechestnut fruit

Horsechestnut flowers

Shagbark Hickory

(Carya ovata)

Shagbark Hickory leaf

Shagbark Hickory bark

Kentucky Coffeetree

(Gymnocladus dioicus)

Kentucky Coffeetree leaf (the largest leaf in Colorado)

Kentucky Coffeetree seed pods

Pecan

(Carya illinoensis)

Pecan leaf

Pecan fruit

Staghorn Sumac

(Rhus typhina)

Staghorn Sumac leaves and fruit