Tree Identification

IBiscoe · May 2016

Good Afternoon All,

I was hoping you nice people might be able to assist me. I'm in the process of having structural engineers drawings completed for an extension and in order to determine what foundations are required, I need to identify the tree in my garden (and hence the likely root system).

I've included a few photos that may provide some clues, so I'm hoping someone out there will be able to help.

If it helps, a gardener was once round and suggested it was a weed of some description, but the "tree" is about 6 metres tall now, so wasn't entirely convinced he was there on behalf of my neighbour to convince me to cut it down.

Many thanks in advance.

darren636 · May 2016

Ash?

Ladybird4 · May 2016

Hi IBiscoe. I agree with Darren and the tree has obviously been pollarded in the past. The root system will be fairly extensive. If it were my tree and I was considering an extension I would bite the bullet and get rid of it as ash keys - seeds of the tree - are almost as much of a nuisance as sycamore keys.

Dovefromabove · May 2016

Yes it's a native ash. My favourite tree. However be that as it may, they have an extensive root system including a lot of roots near the surface. Although as a species they're threatened by Ash Dieback , in my opinion that's no reason to save a tree which has been spoiled by poor 'pollarding' and which is a threat to your homes foundations.

Hostafan1 · May 2016

very easy to identify due to the black buds. Admittedly not visible in these photos, but worth remembering.

Tree Identification

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