Posts Tagged "Oleaceae"
Ash
Fraxinus excelsior – true to its name, the ash excels in growing powerful new branches, but many of these are lost in winter, eventually resulting in an airy tree. The most eye-catching part of ash trees are their compound leaves.
Narrow-leaved ash
Fraxinus angustifolia – narrow-leaved ash is closely related to olive. The feathery appearance makes it an airy tree that feels distinctly Mediterranean, and this is where it mostly grows naturally.
One-leaved ash
Fraxinus excelsior ‘Diversifolia’ – one-leaved ash is a quite rare, but beautiful and airy tree. This variety’s leaf is completely different from the regular ash leaf that consists of up to 11 small leaflets.
Olive
Olea europaea – Olives keep their leaves all year long. This twig was captured at the start of winter, hanging on to its dark-green leaves and ripe fruit.