Ash, Common (Fraxinus excelsior)

Ash - Fraxinus excelsior

Common Ash is a tremendously hardy and fast growing native deciduous tree that will succeed in almost any soil or position. Ash carries deep green foliage that turns a lovely yellow in the autumn before falling at the first frost. The winged seed - which often remain on the tree after the leaves have fallen are a valuable food source for birds.

Ash is often grown for its timber, which is very straight grained, and unquestionably makes the best firewood. To 30m

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