Druid wands were made of ash. The Great Ash Yygdrasill, sacred to Woden, was taken from Triple Goddess as per Scandanavian legend and used to dispense justice. Ancient Wales and Ireland oars were made of ash. The shade of the ash tree is said to be harmful to plants because ash roots will strangle other roots. Ash is in the olive family of trees.
Flower is born on the bare branch before leafing occurs.
Burn at Yule for prosperity, do not use on house or stand under it, as it attracts lightning. Tree of rebirth and the power of water. The last to leaf out. Situated in the South it is in the place of feeling. This month is not a good month for major decisions.