1 x Ash Tree Fraxinus Excelsior PRE-ORDER

First Dispatch Date: 9th November 2026

Bare Root Ash Tree - Description

• Bare Root Native Irish Ash Trees
• Common Ash / European Ash
• Fraxinus excelsior
• Medium to Large Native Tree
• Quantity: 1 Tree
• Current Tree Size: 150-175cm
• Form: Bare Root
• Supplied without a Container or Pot

Ash Tree - Characteristics

• Native deciduous tree with a naturally upright growth habit when young
• Develops a large, rounded and open canopy as it matures
• Young stems are smooth and grey, becoming more deeply fissured with age
• Distinctive black buds provide an excellent winter identification feature
• Pinnate leaves are composed of several slightly serrated leaflets
• Produces a light and open canopy allowing filtered light through to the ground
• Can reach approximately 30m in height and 8m in spread if allowed to mature fully
• Fast-growing under suitable conditions
• Very hardy and well suited to Irish conditions

Ash Tree - Planting Instructions

Planting Time

• Bare root trees should be planted during the dormant season from October to March.
• Plant as soon as possible after receiving the trees.
• Avoid planting when the ground is frozen or during severe frosty conditions.

Positioning Trees

• Ash can tolerate full sun, partial shade and some shade.
• Performs well in a range of soils, including lighter soils and heavier clay soils where drainage is adequate.
• Tolerates a range of soil pH levels from acidic through to neutral and alkaline conditions.
• Can also tolerate chalky soils.
• For individual trees planted in lawns or open areas, allow approximately 5–7m between trees.
• Position each tree at approximately the same depth as it was previously growing.
• Backfill with suitable topsoil and firm the soil carefully around the roots.
• Ensure each tree is upright and level off the soil around the base.
• Water thoroughly after planting.
• Support young trees with a suitable stake and tree tie while they establish.

After Care

• Water thoroughly before and after planting.
• Water regularly during the first growing seasons until the trees are established.
• During prolonged dry weather, water approximately every 2 days.
• Keep grass and competing weeds away from the base of young trees.
• Weed regularly, particularly around young trees.
• Weed membrane and mulch can be used to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture.
• Avoid strimming or mowing directly around the base of trees.
• Check stakes and ties regularly and adjust them as the trees grow.

Ash Trees - Quick Facts

• Ash is one of Ireland's most important native tree species.
• Fraxinus excelsior is commonly known as Common Ash or European Ash.
• Ash trees are recognised by their distinctive black winter buds.
• Ash is traditionally one of the last native trees to come into leaf in spring and one of the first to lose its leaves in autumn.
• Ash wood is strong, flexible and traditionally used for making hurleys and other sporting and woodworking products.
• Ash is currently affected by Ash Dieback, a serious disease caused by the fungus Hymenoscyphus fraxineus, which affects ash populations across Ireland.
• When planting ash, customers should be aware that disease pressure can vary between locations and planting sites.