Common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior)
The Common Ash is one of the most majestic European trees, growing to heights of 40m. The crown is ovoid or round. Forms stands in alluvial soils and gorges, weedy deciduous forests, along rivers and streams, and on stony slopes.
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Erscheinungsbild
The Common Ash is one of the most majestic European trees, growing to heights of 40m. The crown is ovoid or round. Forms stands in alluvial soils and gorges, weedy deciduous forests, along rivers and streams, and on stony slopes.
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Blätter
Odd-pinnate, oblong leaflets, 20-40cm long, 10-20cm wide. Notched edge. Leaves are green above, pale green below, turning yellow in autumn.
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Blatt Oberseite
Odd-pinnate, oblong leaflets, 20-40cm long, 10-20cm wide. Notched edge. Leaves are green above, pale green below, turning yellow in autumn.
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Blatt Unterseite
Odd-pinnate, oblong leaflets, 20-40cm long, 10-20cm wide. Notched edge. Leaves are green above, pale green below, turning yellow in autumn.
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Blüten
Flowering period: IV-V, inconspicuous yellowish green panicles; appear before the shoots.
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Früchte
Narrow oblong nut winged on one side, 2.5-5cm long; appears in clusters.
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Rinde
Grey, occasionally grey-green bark, with regular chambering or hard ridges. Branches are grey or olive grey.
Anwendung
Open country, afforestation, open fields, tip afforestation, stabilization of shores and hillsides, noise abatement, wind-break, forage for honey-bees, parks, urban areas, roadside verges, car parks, pedestrian precincts
Heimatgebiete
Central and northern Europe, Northern Asia, Siberia
Standortparameter
Light: full sun to off-sun, temperature: warm to cool, soil: moist to wet, stagnant moisture: to be avoided, soil structure: normal to loose, soil depth: medium to very deep, soil quality: medium to high, pH value: 5.5 to 8.0
Ansprüche
Sun to slight shade; likes warmth, sometimes damaged by late frosts although frost-hardy; also for cool locations with high humidity; prefers nutrient-rich chalky substrates; tolerant of urban climates; moderately salt-tolerant, resistant to wind
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Height of growth: 20m to 35m, spread: 10m to15m, rapid growth potential, growth habits: wide, rounded, open, upright, pendent, spreading, central leader
Blätter
Odd-pinnate, oblong leaflets, 20-40cm long, 10-20cm wide. Notched edge. Leaves are green above, pale green below, turning yellow in autumn.
Blüten
Flowering period: IV-V, inconspicuous yellowish green panicles; appear before the shoots.
Früchte
Narrow oblong nut winged on one side, 2.5-5cm long; appears in clusters.
Rinde
Grey, occasionally grey-green bark, with regular chambering or hard ridges. Branches are grey or olive grey.
Wurzel
Deep-rooting, taprooting, fine root system, extensive root system