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Common ash

Wigston, 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:
2.90m at a height of 1.50m
Veteran status:
Ancient tree

Location of tree

County:
Leicestershire
Country:
England
Grid reference:
SP6334598673
Public accessibility:
Public - partial access (e.g. next to footpath or road)
Surroundings:
Golf course

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Common ash

Wigston, 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:
2.90m at a height of 1.50m
Condition:
Holes or water pockets, Hollowing branches, Decaying wood in the crown >50%, Hollow trunk - with opening
Veteran status:
Ancient tree
Tree number:
291433
Local or historic name:
--
Tag number:

Location of tree

County:
Leicestershire
Country:
England
Grid reference:
SP6334598673
Public accessibility:
Public - partial access (e.g. next to footpath or road)
Surroundings:
Golf course
Ancient tree site:
--
Woodland Trust wood:
No

Wildlife

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

Recorded by

Recorded by:
Ian Retson
Recording organisation:
Woodland Trust Volunteer
Last visited:
16/04/2026
First recorded:
16/04/2026