Ash trees are often the last of the native trees to come into leaf, but they should be in full leaf by late Spring. If you notice your ash tree has thinned out, has deadwood in the canopy or you can see a lot of sky through the tree as you look up, your tree might have ash die back.
Ash die back (Chalara) is caused by a fungi called Hymenoscyphus fraxineus more reading can be found on the Forestry commission website; www.forestry.gov.uk/ashdieback
There is currently no cure for ash die back, ash trees across Norfolk and Suffolk have been found to be infected with it.
‘Ash die back‘ can cause deadwood to establish in ash trees, when a large proportion of the canopy has died it maybe time to remove. Special disposal arrangements are needed to ensure infection is contained and not spread to non infected areas. Burning on site is recommended.
As always, trees that are dead or dying can be valuable habitat and support local ecosystems, however if your tree is in falling distance of people or property we advise to get a Professional Norfolk Tree Surgeon to it checked out. Oak leaf Tree Surgery can give you a free no obligation quote.
Oak Leaf Tree Surgery can give you a Free, No Obligation Norfolk Tree Surgery Quote – 07920 067617
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