Ash – Fraxinus excelsior (Oleaceae) Ash is native to most of Europe, and is one of the commonest large trees in Scottish woodlands, growing 25-30m in height. The Common Ash can be distinguished from other species by the black leaf buds which are present during the winter.

Is ash a British tree?

Photo: Paul Kirtley. Common ash, European ash or just “ash”, Fraxinus excelsior, is a common and widespread tree of northern Europe, including the UK and Ireland. Ash trees make up a significant proportion of British hedgerows and are a key component of many mixed deciduous woodlands in the UK.

Is ash an Irish tree?

ASH. Ash is the commonest tree in Irish hedgerows, and is also a traditional woodland species. … The flowers are very dark, almost black, and may be seen before the leaves develop – ash is one of the last trees to come into leaf and is one of the first to lose its leaves in autumn. The seeds are clumps of winged keys.