Ash  (Fraxinus excelsior)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Range

The ash is common throughout Britain and most of the rest of Europe (2).

You can view distribution information for this species at the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.

Habitat

The ash develops its impressive crown when it grows in damp soil rich in minerals. Main habitats include riverbanks, meadow and valley woodlands, and deciduous woodlands (3).

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