Ash Tree
This is what an ash tree looks like. Ash trees have a very distinctive texture to their bark. You can spot it easily. I love the bark of an ash tree. A grove of ash trees always appears mystical. The ash tree is a wonderful wood to work with. Has a beautifully straight grain and is very light coloured. It is easily carved , cut or sanded and takes on oils well. My first inspiration for a t-shirt design was taken from an ash tree. If you head on over to my clothing section you will find it there. It can be added to t-shirts, tote bags or even your iphone case for those who really love trees and the earth.
There are many different species of Ash tree but the one in the picture is a White Ash, also known by its latin name Fraximus Americana L. The wood of the white ash is particularly suited for making baseball bats, tennis racquets, hockey sticks, polo mallets, oars and playground equipment.
Unfortunately in recent years some of the ash trees have been destroyed by the Emerald Ash borer. Along with other various practices that harm our trees. Throughout the world we are losing a lot of beautiful trees, this is unfortunate. And also why we need to do everything we can to protect our natural resources and take care of them properly.