ash
(fraxinus)
The Common Ash Fraxinus excelsior is found throughout Britain, growing naturally in woods, or planted in towns, parks and churchyards. It is one of the biggest hedgerow trees, now that the large Elms have been removed. An ash tree disease called Chalara, has recently been found to have crossed from mainland Europe to the UK. The disease is spread by a fungus and causes leaf loss and crown dieback.
It is often the last tree to come into leaf in the spring. Common Ash tree identification is by its pinnate leaves in summer, its big black buds in winter and its fruits, known as a keys, which hang in bunches on some trees throughout the winter. Flowers are prominent in spring before the leaves. Ash flowers are wind-pollinated and so have no petals.
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It is often the last tree to come into leaf in the spring. Common Ash tree identification is by its pinnate leaves in summer, its big black buds in winter and its fruits, known as a keys, which hang in bunches on some trees throughout the winter. Flowers are prominent in spring before the leaves. Ash flowers are wind-pollinated and so have no petals.
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