Scientific Name |
Fraxinus excelsior |
Ash
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Common Name |
Ash | |
Type |
Woody perennial tree | |
Description |
Upright smooth woody stemmed tree, grey bark. Velvety black leaf buds. Looses early in October. Catkin flowers appear in May. Fertilised by wind. Dispersal by wind. Hardy. | |
Habitat |
Woodland. | |
Folklore |
Grown quickly as a timber tree for carpentry. | |
Soil Type |
Clay soil |
|
Soil Fertility |
Except poor soil |
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Soil Moisture |
Moist, well drained |
|
Soil pH |
Alkaline |
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Sunlight |
Full Sun/Shade |
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Success |
Helicopter seeds retained through the winter, surviving frost. Helicopter seed aids dispersal. Grows in any soil. Late leaf development help to survive frost and harsh conditions. |
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Importance |
Serious weed of woods, scrubland. |
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Cultural Control |
(1.5)(1.6) |
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Chemical Control |
(3.2.3) on seedlings. |
Information Collated by James M. Burton as part of H.N.D. Course at Pencoed Agricultural College.
Chemical Information Correct as of 06:06:97. Always read and follow the instruction when using herbicides.