254 ‘Trees for Shade and Ornament 
and compacted soils, but thrive best in drier situations. Their free 
dom from insect pests would recommend them for street trees, but their 
Fic. 84.—— English Ash. Fraxinus excelsior Linn. 
short leaf period and their requirement of good soil rule them out here. 
Their best use 1s for color effect against darker foliage, along country 
roadsides, and for marking a point in the landscape. 
