Awareness of Chalara fraxinea – Chalara dieback of ash in Great Britain

Source: Forestry Commission Scotland From Background: Chalara dieback of ash (C. fraxinea) has caused widespread death in ash trees across continental Europe, especially in common ash (Fraxinus excelsior), including its ‘Pendula’ ornamental variety. Fraxinus angustifolia is also susceptible. Chalara dieback of ash is particularly destructive of young ash plants, killing them [...]