Ash (Fraxinus excelsior)

• Craft: Ash is light and flexible, with a smooth, pale grain that shines creamy white. It delivers a clear, bright tone that cuts through clean—perfect for a flute that sings with clarity.

• Spirit: Ash is all about resilience and connection—it bends but doesn’t break. Its balanced energy links earth and sky, guiding each note to flow with focus and harmony. An ash flute might feel like a steady breath, grounding you as its sound brings a sense of peace and presence.

• Lore: Ash is a mythic heavyweight in the UK. In Norse tales, it’s Yggdrasil—the World Tree—holding the cosmos together. Celts tied it to rebirth and protection, often using its wood for wands or staffs. In folklore, it’s a healer; some say ash leaves ward off snakes. An ash flute could hum with that cosmic, grounding magic.