Fraxinus excelsior - Common European Ash Trees

Ash Trees - 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 seedwhich 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

If you are unclear about the way standard trees are sized, take a look at our Guide to Standard Tree Sizing or you can go back to our main standard trees page.

You can buy smaller, "whip" sized plants here - ash tree saplings.