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Fraxinus excelsior, known as the ash, or European ash or common ash to distinguish it from other types of ash, is a flowering plant species in the olive family Oleaceae.It is native throughout mainland Europe [2] east to the Caucasus and Alborz mountains, and west to Great Britain and Ireland, the latter determining its western boundary.
European ash in flower Narrow-leafed ash (Fraxinus angustifolia) shoot with leaves. Fraxinus (/ ˈ f r æ k s ɪ n ə s /), commonly called ash, is a genus of plants in the olive and lilac family, Oleaceae, [4] and comprises 45–65 species of usually medium-to-large trees, most of which are deciduous trees, although some subtropical species are evergreen trees.
NVC community W8 (Fraxinus excelsior - Acer campestre - Mercurialis perennis woodland) is one of the woodland communities in the British National Vegetation Classification system. It is one of the six communities falling in the "mixed deciduous and oak/birch woodlands" group. This is a widely distributed community. There are seven subcommunities.
Fraxinus excelsior 'Hessei', also known as one-leaved ash [1] or simple-leaved ash, [2] is a cultivar of the Fraxinus excelsior species native to Europe and Western Asia. It is known for being vigorous, seedless, and pest resistant. [2] It is widely cultivated as a shade tree, having lustrous, dark-green foliage. [2]
Articles relating to Fraxinus excelsior (European ash) and its cultural importance. It is a flowering plant species in the olive family Oleaceae.It is native throughout mainland Europe east to the Caucasus and Alborz mountains, and Great Britain and Ireland, the latter determining its western boundary.
Ten constant species are found in this community: Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) Hazel (Corylus avellana) Male fern (Dryopteris filix-mas) Dog's-mercury (Mercurialis perennis) Wood-sorrel (Oxalis acetosella) Common dog-violet (Viola riviniana) Common feather-moss (Eurhynchium praelongum) Common striated feather-moss (Eurhynchium striatum)
NVC community W7 (Alnus glutinosa - Fraxinus excelsior - Lysimachia nemorum woodland) is one of the woodland communities in the British National Vegetation Classification system; it is one of seven woodland communities in the NVC classed as "wet woodlands".
Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. angustifolia has become a weed in many parts of Australia, where it is known as Desert Ash. It has been widely planted as a street and park tree, and has spread to native bushland and grasslands, as well as stream banks and drainage lines, out-competing native plants for moisture, light and nutrients.