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Common ash

Hinckley, Leicestershire

Recorded by: Ian Retson, Woodland Trust Volunteer

About the tree

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Species:
Common ashFraxinus excelsior
Form:
Pollard form (natural)
Standing or fallen:
Standing
Living status:
Alive
Girth:
2.50m at a height of 1.50m
Veteran status:
Veteran tree

Location of tree

County:
Leicestershire
Country:
England
Grid reference:
SP4448594848
Public accessibility:
Public - open access (e.g. public park)
Surroundings:
SSSI/NNR/SAC, Ancient woodland

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Common ash

Hinckley, Leicestershire

Recorded by: Ian Retson, Woodland Trust Volunteer

About the tree

Species:
Common ash
Form:
Pollard form (natural)
Standing or fallen:
Standing
Living status:
Alive
Girth:
2.50m at a height of 1.50m
Condition:
Holes or water pockets, Decaying wood on the ground, Decaying wood in the crown >90%, Hollow trunk - with holes >15cm
Veteran status:
Veteran tree
Tree number:
288890
Local or historic name:
--
Tag number:

Location of tree

County:
Leicestershire
Country:
England
Grid reference:
SP4448594848
Public accessibility:
Public - open access (e.g. public park)
Surroundings:
SSSI/NNR/SAC, Ancient woodland
Ancient tree site:
--
Woodland Trust wood:
No

Wildlife

Epiphytes:
Lichen, Moss, Ivy
Fungi:
--
Invertebrates:
Yes
Bats:
--

Recorded by

Recorded by:
Ian Retson
Recording organisation:
Woodland Trust Volunteer
Last visited:
21/02/2026
First recorded:
21/02/2026