Articles of category "Ash"

In reference to the Ash Tree the first thing that occurs is one of the basic products made from its bark - the baseball bat. The Ash tree wood is very hard, but at the same time it is very elastic, which makes it very useful for making bowls, tools handles, hurley sticks and other articles. Ash Tree can also be used as a good source of firewood. Ash tree is a very welcome resident of home landscapes as they grow comparatively quickly and can be easily purchased from local nurseries. Ash tree is also known as the wound herb for the numerous medicinal purposes.

The Mountain Ash (Pyrus Aucuparia) is a small tree (about 30 feet high) that has acquired the name Ash due to the specific shape of the leaves. In fact it has no relation to the order of the Ashes and its immediate relations are the Pear, Crab Apple, and White Beam. The main distinguishing feature of the tree is its pinnate leaves. As a rule, the plant is spread all over the country in its uncultivated variety, but it is also widely used for ornamental purposes. The active usage of Mountain Ash is due to its numerous valuable properties.