The standard recommendation is 1 year for each 1"/2.5 cm. It is generally better to gather wood when the tree is winter dormant. Wood w. sap in it is more likely to split while drying.
Good advice from gdenby! Also if you coat the ends with something like wax or Anchor Seal -- it will help keep the stick from cracking, Our ash is being destroyed by the Emerald Ash Bore.
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