Tree guide

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Specimen

Ash

Ash

Ash

Fraxinus excelsior

Common in

Across the UK

Mature height

20 to 35 m

Growth rate

Fast

Best time to prune

Winter

Risk level

High

Watch for

Ash dieback, brittle deadwood

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Arborist notes

Ash dieback has spread across the UK. Thin crowns and dead shoot tips are warning signs. Have affected trees assessed before limbs turn brittle.

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