Apprentice tree hunters find Newtonmere Ash tree

Apprentice tree hunters Poppy Milly and Katie find a big Ash tree near Ellesmere Shropshire

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[lincolnweather]

How old is that thing.

[thetreehunter]

Hi, It must be over 200 years old i am guessing but am not too sure of the longevity of Ashh trees?

[JERHxART]

Nice to see someone else who has a love for trees....... thankyou so much for sharing your findings :)

[thetreehunter]

thanks so much glad you liked it. There should be more coming soon I hope.

[3finker]

Its great that you are also inspiring your children to appreciate ancient and veteran trees, if only there were more about like yourself.

All the best to you.

George

[thetreehunter]

thanks so much George glad you liked it. There should be more coming soon I hope.

[EarlandPatty]

Great! Love the shot where they are holding up the tree!

[3finker]

@lincolnweather

Hello

Not wanting to be pedantic or anything but do you perhaps have an image or provable reference to Ash trees having this kind of longevity as I would be genuinely interested to know ?

I have only got to somewhere around 300 -500 years for the Fraxinus excelsior (The Clapton Court Ash), so any provable advance on this would be greatly appreciated.

Many Thanks

[lincolnweather]

The Ash tree lives around 2000 years.

[djmainhouse]

happy cows