5 x Ash Tree 'Fraxinus Excelsior' (3-4ft)

Bare Root Ash Tree - Description

• Bare Root Native Irish Ash Trees
• Fraxinus Excelsior
• AKA Common Ash, European Ash
• Medium to Large Trees
• Quantity: 5 Trees per Bundle
• Form: Single Stemmed Whip
• Plant Size
  • Height: 3 - 4ft (100 - 125cm)
  • Girth: 4cm
  • 2 yr Old Whips
• Bare Root (Not Potted)

Delivery - Important Note - Please Read

• We can only deliver orders of this product by Fastway couriers
• Please do not choose DPD as your courier for orders containing this item

Ash Tree - Characteristics

• Tall, narrow trees
• As they mature they develop into large, rounded canopies
• Light grey stems
• Distinctive black buds in Winter
• Leaves are pinnate & slightly serrated
• Light, open canopy
• Mature size: 30m tall & 8m wide
  • If allowed to grow to full maturity
  • Can be maintained at smaller size either
• Deciduous tree, they loose their leaves in Winter
• Fast growth rate
• Very hardy tree

Ash Tree - Planting Instructions

Planting Time

• Plant the moment they arrive
• Bare root trees can only be planted in the dormant season
• Avoid frosty conditions, where the ground is frozen
• These Ash saplings are 5ft tall & will require several years to mature

Positioning Trees

• Ash likes full sun, part shade & shade
• Soil can be well drained, light or heavy clay
• Happy in acidic or neutral to alkaline soils
• Can be grown in chalky soils
• Spacing distance varies on use
• If planting in lawns, then space 5 to 7m apart
• When planting, hold plant at ground level & back fill the top soil
• Ensure each plant is straight & soil is compacted in around it's root ball
• Level off the soil around the plants
• Support with bamboo cane for first 2 years
• Replace cane with larger stake when required

After Care

• Water bare roots plants regularly until plants establish
• Water before & after planting
• If dry weather persists, water every 2 days
• Weeding is also essential - especially bind weed which can quickly smoother a young tree
• Keep grass growth away from the base of trees to ensure a faster growth rate
• Avoid strimming around the base of trees

Ash Trees - Quick Facts

• Ash trees are the most common tree in Ireland
• Ash trees are suffering from Ash Dieback which is affecting much of the UK & Ireland
• These are our tallest native trees
• Ash trees are often last to come into leaf & first to loose their leaves in Autumn
• Hurleys are made from Ash wood. Hence the phrase 'Clash of the Ash'
• Ash trees are most recognised by their black buds in Winter
• Ash has only 41 dependent insect species

Glas Scheme - DAFM

• Rural Development Programme
• Glas - (Green, Low Carbon, Agri-environment Scheme)
• Points to Note
  • Not a whole farm scheme
  • All farmers may apply
  • Receive up to €5,000/yr over 5 years
  • Approved advisor must prepare the application
  • Nutrient Management Plan required
  • No guaranteed entry to the scheme, priority basis
  • If there is a Priority Environmental Asset (PEA) on the land, it must be chosen before any other action can be taken
  • There are deadline dates to have actions completed by
  • Once submitted, a plan cannot be changed

Glas Scheme - Planting a Grove of Native Trees

• Planting Requirements
  • You can plant Alder, Silver Birch, Sessile Oak, Pedunculate Oak, Mountain Ash, Native Ash, Bird Cherry, Hazel, Scots Pine, Goat Willow
  • Minimum of 500m² with 250 plants
  • Maximum of 900m² with 450 plants
  • Plants must be a minimum of 40cm in height at time of planting
  • Spacing: Plant trees 2m apart in rows 1m apart
  • Grove needs to be protected from livestock. fencing off area will be necessary
  • Dead plants must be replaced
  • Weeds must be controlled
  • Plants must be purchased from a registered grower or supplier (Including ourselves)

• Rates of Payment:
  • €0.90 per plant per year for 5 years
  • We can supply your EC plant passport when you order your hedging from us
  • Keep this passport reference number for your reps