Ash tree

Some species of trees just happen to have “ash” in their common names but aren’t true ashes at all. Find different types of ash tree varieties here.

Ash Tree, probably my next tattoo

The Fraxinus genus of plants includes many ash trees, like these 13 species. Emerald ash borer has threatened many of them.

Identifying ash trees involves observing key characteristics. Ash trees typically have opposite branching, where leaves and buds align directly across from each other along the stems. The compound leaves consist of several leaflets, usually 5 to 9, arranged in an evenly feather-like pattern. Ash trees bear distinctive winged seeds, known as samaras or "keys," which are elongated and flat. Their bark varies with species, ranging from smooth to diamond-shaped patterns.

Botanical Name: Fraxinus excelsior. Other Common Names: Ash, common ash, weeping ash, bird's tongue. Habitat: The European ash is found in most parts of Europe from the Mediterranean Sea in the south to Norway in the north and to the Caucasus and western Russia in the east. Description: European ash is a large tree that can grow up to 40 meters. The ash is long-lived with the normal age around 200 years, but there are some trees that are older than 500 years. The leaves appear very late in…

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The most amazing Ash tree, on the banks of the river Derwent in Cockermouth, Cumbria, UK. It is opposite the House where the poet Wordsworth and his sister grew up, and it would hve been an ancient tree even back then!

Ash trees have links with the Nordic world and the folklore of Ireland and Britain. But why are they so magical and what are their links with healing? Click here to learn more.

Ash trees belong to the Fraxinus species and grow commonly in cities and forests. It can be easy to mistake an Ash tree for Black Walnut, Maple, Boxelder, Hickory or Dogwood trees. You will need to compare several plant characteristics,...

Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) In North America, it has only been found in ash trees. Trees in ash trees native ranges, woodlots as well as landscaped... Read More