The tree's common English name, "ash", traces back to the Old English æsc, which relates to the proto-Indo-European for the tree, while the generic name originated in Latin from a proto-Indo-European word for birch. Both words are also used to mean "spear" in their respective languages, as the wood is good for shafts.

r/Ashtree is a forum that encourages the respectful exchange of anything and everything related to the ash tree. Before posting, check that your content doesn't violate our rules below.

Subreddit Rules

We have 5 rules in r/Ashtree. Breaking any of these rules may force us to remove your comment, or post. Repeat or blatant rule breaking will result in a permanent ban.

• All content must be relevant to ash trees, ash wood or anything else ash related.

• No monetary exchanges.

• Don't Be a Jerk - Be Respectful.

• Follow Reddit's Rules and "Reddiquette".

• Rowan is also called Mountain ash, but is not a part of the genus Fraxinus, so we ask you to only post content related to true ash (Fraxinus).

Moderators reserve the right to remove any content they deem harmful to the sub.

FAQs & Wiki/Misc. Links

• White Ash on the Wood Database

• European Ash on the Wood Database

• Ash wood: Black, White, and everything in between

• Bog Oak on the Wood Database

• Fraxinus on Wikipedia

• Fraxinus americana on Wikipedia

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