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Tree sapling

Posted by richardbees London (My Page) on
Tue, Nov 6, 12 at 14:48

I think this may be a Rowan.....Can anyone confirm please?

It's 4 years old about 5 ft tall

Thanks,

Richard


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RE: Tree sapling

It's not Sorbus, rowan, which has alternate leaves.
I wonder if it's an ash, Fraxinus.


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RE: Tree sapling

Yes - Common Ash - Fraxinus excelsior. A weed tree in gardens here - but maybe not for long if Ash Dieback takes a hold.


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RE: Tree sapling

  • Posted by bboy USDA 8 Sunset 5 WA (My Page) on
    Tue, Nov 6, 12 at 19:45

Rowan does not have paired leaves and differs in other respects.


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RE: Tree sapling

Thank you Carol , flora and bboy

I've googled 'Common Ash' and that's what it is.

Sadly there are brown blemishes on some of the leaves that look exactly like this new disease!

Richard


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RE: Tree sapling

I'd guess probably not, but since it's a nuisance tree in a small garden I'd get rid of it anyway.


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