Ash Fuinseog Fraxinus excelsior. The smooth grey bark and tall open domed shape distinguish this tree from afar. The deciduous leaves are pinnate with 9 – 13 leaflets. Masses of inconspicuous flowers are borne in late spring to be followed in autumn by bunches of winged seed in autumn. Black buds and a brown trunk with fissured bark identify the tree in winter. Ash is native in Ireland and the timber is used to make hurleys. (Source: Dr Mary Forrest, UCD).
Ash by Anatomy, March
Ash by Anatomy, March
Ash by Anatomy, April
Ash by Anatomy, April
Ash by Anatomy, April
Ash by Anatomy, April
Ash by Anatomy, May
Ash by Anatomy, May
Ash by Anatomy, May
Ash by Anatomy, May
Ash by Anatomy, June
Ash by Anatomy, June
Link: Wikipedia
Link: Google Images
Link:Garden Plans Ireland Website: feature on Ash by James Kilkelly, gardener and journalist
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