Fraxinus excelsior - Wikipedia
Fraxinus excelsior, known as the ash, or European ash or common ash to distinguish it from other types of ash, is a flowering plant species in the olive family Oleaceae. It is native throughout mainland Europe [2] east to the Caucasus and Alborz mountains, and west to Great Britain and Ireland, the latter determining its western boundary.
European ash - Fraxinus excelsior | Plants - Kew
European ash is one of the most common trees in the UK, but it could soon be erased from our woodlands due to a highly infectious and devastating disease. The disease attacking our beloved trees is called ash dieback and is caused by the fungus Hymenoscyphus fraxineus .
Fraxinus - Wikipedia
The two most economically important species for wood production are white ash, in eastern North America, and European ash in Europe. The green ash (F. pennsylvanica) is widely planted as a street tree in the United States. The inner bark of the blue ash (F. quadrangulata) has been used as a source for blue dye.
European Ash Tree - Forestry.com
2023年10月10日 · The European Ash Tree, scientifically known as Fraxinus excelsior, has woven its roots deep into the tapestry of European landscapes and culture. For centuries, this iconic deciduous tree has stood tall and proud, witnessing the ebb and flow of history.
Ash Tree: Types, Bark and Leaves – Identification Guide (Pictures)
2023年2月19日 · European ash trees are deciduous trees that grow tall and have a dense, rounded crown. This species of ash tree is an excellent shade tree due to its widespread and height. In fact, the tree is sometimes more expansive than it is tall. The distinguishing feature of the European ash tree is its black buds—most ash trees have brown buds.
Ash | Description, Uses, Diseases, Pests, & Major Species | Britannica
2024年9月7日 · The European ash (F. excelsior), with 7 to 11 leaflets, is a timber tree of wide distribution throughout Europe. A number of its varieties have been cultivated and used in landscaping for centuries. Notable among these are forms with dwarflike or weeping habits, variegated foliage, warty twigs and branches, and curled leaves.
Fraxinus excelsior (European Ash) - Gardenia
Fraxinus excelsior (European Ash) is a splendid, large, deciduous tree with a straight trunk and a dense, rounded crown. The foliage of compound pinnate, dark green leaves contains 7-11 leaflets which turn rich shades of yellow in the fall.
Fraxinus excelsior — European ash - Go Botany
European ash is not especially widespread in North America, but it is a common and iconic tree of European forests. Its wood is flexible and valued for producing furniture, oars, and handles; it also burns well even when green. The leaves exude tannins and substances used to …
Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) - British Trees - Woodland Trust
Common names: ash, common ash, European ash. Scientific name: Fraxinus excelsior. Family: Oleaceae. Origin: native. When fully grown, ash trees can reach a height of 35m. Tall and graceful, they often grow together, forming a domed canopy. The bark is pale brown to grey and fissures as the tree ages.
Fraxinus excelsior L. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science
One of Europe's largest native deciduous trees, European ash is valued for its strong, elastic timber. Its petal-less, wind-pollinated flowers open on bare branches in about April, and the leaves do not break from their buds until about a month later.