Why is it called ash tree?

Showy mountain ashes are sensitive to drought and heat. Therefore, it is important that they receive about an inch of water a week from rainfall or from a hose or drip irrigation system. Adequate moisture is especially important during the first few months after planting.

Are mountain ash tree berries poisonous to dogs?

Mountain ash berries are technically toxic to dogs and cats but the problem is in the seeds. … Even if this happens it takes a lot of berries to cause significant toxic side effects, in almost every case mild vomiting or diarrhea is the only concern and should be short lived.

Most plants like 1 inch of water a week during the growing season, but take care not to over water. The first two years after a plant is installed, regular watering is important for establishment. The first year is critical. It is better to water once a week and water deeply, than to water frequently for a few minutes.

The tree’s common English name, “ash“, traces back to the Old English æsc, which relates to the proto-Indo-European for the tree, while the generic name originated in Latin from a proto-Indo-European word for birch. Both words are also used to mean “spear” in their respective languages, as the wood is good for shafts.