What tree is this?

Trifid · 18 Aug 2013 at 18:03

Specifically what I want to know though, is how tall it will grow? I've cut the lower branches off and have realised that it is a nice tree but if it is going to grow any more then it needs to be cut down.

Any ideas?

Thanks.

DampDog · 18 Aug 2013 at 18:17

I think it may be an Ash. What do you think?

http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/tree-identification/ash/

Hyburnate · 18 Aug 2013 at 18:20

I'm an expert in tree analysis and using my expertise I can confirm, that is a tree.

Mercenary Keyboard Warrior · 18 Aug 2013 at 18:22

Its a triffid

Bri · 18 Aug 2013 at 18:29

Looks like an ash, the grow really tall.

Trifid · 18 Aug 2013 at 18:44

Mercenary Keyboard Warrior said:
Its a triffid

It's not eaten me yet.

I thought it was an Ash too. My parents had doubts and then started talking about different sub types of Ash trees too but I have no idea if that makes a difference.

So to sum up, it's going to grow more so therefore needs to be chopped down as it is only a couple of metres from the house.

Hyburnate · 18 Aug 2013 at 18:46

I'd cut it down just get it rid of, the space you get will make the house look much better and also allow you to make something better out of the garden

DampDog · 18 Aug 2013 at 18:52

Hyburnate said:
I'd cut it down just get it rid of, the space you get will make the house look much better and also allow you to make something better out of the garden

Nooo save the trees...

Only kidding, if it was that close to the house I'd go Lumberjack..

Destination · 18 Aug 2013 at 18:57

You might need to notify insurance of trees that high that close to your property.

Ash grows fast and grows tall.

bitslice · 18 Aug 2013 at 23:45

Hikari Kisugi said:
You might need to notify insurance of trees that high that close to your propertyl.

There is a tree that big about 2ft from my door, never had a problem.

It's that kind of thinking that prompts people to cut down perfectly safe trees, and then they biatch that there is no wildlife left.

It does need pruning though, looks like it has been left to spread for a few years.

Mark A · 19 Aug 2013 at 19:30

He is right though, you do have to inform the insurance company of any large shrub or tree within 5 meters of your property, or they might not pay out if there ever was a problem.

It's something not always asked on the online forms, but it's often hidden in the small print. One of the comparison sites asks if there is a tree or shrub within 5 meters and when i ticked it, half of the insurers disappeared and the ones that were left were more expensive

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httk · 19 Aug 2013 at 22:27

If you try and chop the tree down I imagine it will say something like:

Come get some

or

Hail to the king, baby

sricardos2000 · 24 Aug 2013 at 15:38

Its an ash i think, the decision might be made for you when it gets ash die-back disease. If your in the south that will happen sooner...

http://www.forestry.gov.uk/chalara

httk · 25 Aug 2013 at 12:06

sricardos2000 said:
Its an ash i think, the decision might be made for you when it gets ash die-back disease. If your in the south that will happen sooner...

You can intentionally infect it with this desease and then no-one will know it was you....the perfect crime.