Ash tree (Fraxinus excelsior)

The ash tree is the common name for several species of the genus Fraxinus, belonging to the botanical family Oleaceae. In Europe, and particularly in Italy, the most widespread species are Fraxinus excelsior (European ash), Fraxinus ornus (manna ash) and Fraxinus angustifolia (narrow-leaved ash). These are long-lived, deciduous trees that can...