Fraxinus excelsior
Common Ash
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Common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) - Description
Fraxinus excelsior — known as the ash, or European ash or common ash to distinguish it from other types of ash — is a species of Fraxinus native to most of Europe with the exception of northern Scandinavia and southern Iberia, and also southwestern Asia from northern Turkey east to the Caucasus and Alborz mountains. The northernmost location is in the Trondheimsfjord region of Norway.
Common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) - Blooming
Flowers are inconspicuous, and will not occur until the tree is around 30 years old. Some species have separate plants for the female and male flowers.
Common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) - Growth
Ash are relatively fast growing trees that can tolerate extreme temperatures. Excellent tree for shade, although Fraxinus grow best in full sun. The tree will continue to grow for about 100 years, and live for up to 250.
Common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) - Planting
Chill seeds 2-3 months before sowing. Sow in fall or spring in containers in an open frame. They will germinate. Cultivars may be grafted in spring.
Common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) - Pest
Ash trees are susceptible to boring insects. Additionally, ash whitefly is a large problem. These pests can be controlled using natural predators or broad spectrum insecticides.
Common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) - Interesting facts
Yggdrasil, the World Tree in Norse mythology, is said to have been a giant ash tree, supporting the entire world. Today its strong, but elastic wood has many uses, including baseball bats.
Common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) - Soil and irrigation
Ashes are tolerant of most soils and once established do not require much, if any irrigation. Most species do best in neutral to acidic soil that is well-draining and fertile.
