European Ash.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Deciduous tree

Luz

Full sun to partial shade

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

30 to 40 meters

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 4 a 8

Floración

Early to mid spring

Cuidados

Plant this tree in a spot with plenty of room for its roots to spread. Keep an eye out for signs of ash dieback, which causes wilting leaves and lesions on the branches. Regular monitoring helps you catch any health issues early.

Riego

Young trees need consistent moisture until they are well established in the landscape.

Abonado

Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer in early spring if the soil is poor.

Poda

Prune only to remove dead or diseased wood during the dormant winter period.

Trasplante

This tree is best suited for the ground, but container specimens need larger pots every few years.

Suelo

Deep, fertile, moist, well-draining soil

pH del suelo

Neutral to alkaline

Temperatura

-30 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 100 to 200 years.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

This tree is not considered toxic to humans.

Niños

The winged seeds, known as keys, are safe for children to handle but should not be ingested.

Alérgenos por contacto

The bark or leaves may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

The windborne pollen is a significant allergen for many people during the spring.

Comestibilidad

The seeds are sometimes pickled, but they are not a standard food source and should be treated with caution.

Cómo identificarla

• Large compound leaves with serrated leaflets
• Distinctive black, velvety winter buds
• Grey, smooth bark on young trees
• Winged seeds known as samaras
• Opposite branching pattern on twigs

Altura

20 a 35m

Anchura

10 a 20m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

purple, green, 0,5 a 1cm

Frutos

brown, Autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Ash dieback — A fungal pathogen that causes leaf loss and crown dieback.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

No special care is needed as it is fully hardy in its native range.

En maceta

This tree is far too large for container cultivation.

Plant in areas where the large canopy will not shade out smaller sun loving perennials.

Buenas compañeras

• Avellano común — They often grow together in natural woodland understories.
• English oak — These species frequently share the same woodland canopy.

Especies parecidas

• Fraxinus angustifolia — It has a similar growth habit but with narrower leaflets.

Ciencia

Familia

Oleaceae

Género

Fraxinus

Orden

Lamiales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Europe and southwestern Asia.

Conservación

This species is currently under severe threat across its range due to ash dieback disease.

It thrives in moist, fertile soils and is a pioneer species in woodland succession.

Valor para la fauna

larval host plant, provides nesting sites

Polinizadores

abejas, escarabajos

Usos

timber production, ornamental shade tree, ecological restoration

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Is it safe to plant near a house?

No, the roots are vigorous and can damage foundations or drainage systems.

How fast does it grow?

It is a fast growing tree when young, often adding significant height each year.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name excelsior means higher or loftier in Latin, referring to its impressive stature.

Bueno saberlo

• Ash wood is highly flexible and shock resistant, making it perfect for tool handles.
• In Norse mythology, the world tree Yggdrasil is often identified as an ash.
• The leaves of the ash tree are among the last to emerge in spring and the first to fall in autumn.