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Ash Trees

Fraxinus Excelsior Aurea

Golden Ash: attractive medium to large ornamental deciduous tree, slow growing, plant for shade and colour

Height up to 7m x Width 7m

Foliage pale yellow turning bright green in Summer and gold in Autumn. Has a yellow coloured trunk and branches. Spreading, rounded shape. Growth rate slow.

Prefers full sun, hardy, will tolerate exposed locations and coastal conditions.

Fraxinus griffithii

Evergreen Ash: small to medium, evergreen/semi-deciduous ornamental, plant as a feature and for shade

Height up to 7m x Width 4m

Foliage shiny green on top and a hairy silver underneath. An evergreen that can become semi-deciduous in cold climates turning foliage yellow and red in Autumn. Produces creamy flowers in Spring. Rounded shape. Growth rate

Prefers full sun to part shade and well draining soil. Drought tolerant once established.

Fraxinus pennsylvanica

Red Ash: Popular large, ornamental deciduous tree, plant for shade and colour. Timber used extensively by Fender and Gibson for guitar making

Height up to 20m x Width 15m

Foliage lustrous dark green turning golden yellow in Autumn. Upright shape. Growth rate fast.

Prefers full sun and well drained soil. Frost hardy and suitable for most climates. Tolerates drought and pollution.

Fraxinus pennsylvanica Cimmzam

Cimmaron Ash: medium, deciduous ornamental, plant as a feature, for colour and shade

Height up to 13m x Width 8m

Foliage lustrous dark green turning burgundy and fiery red in Autumn. The leaves hold on longer than other species. Narrow upright and ovate shape. Growth rate moderate to fast.

Prefers full sun and adapts to most soil types.

Fraxinus Raywoodii

Claret Ash: medium, ornamental deciduous, plant for colour and shade

Height up to 12m x Width 9m

Foliage deep green turning to brilliant claret red in Autumn. Upright, rounded shape. Growth rate moderate to fast.

Prefers full sun and well draining soil. Hardy and frost tolerant.

Fraxinus Velutina

Velvet Ash: medium, deciduous ornamental, especially suited to dry sites and low rainfall climates, plant as a feature, for colour and shade

Height up to 9m x Width 6m

Foliage soft and velvety green turning yellow in Autumn. Upright, rounded shape. Growth rate moderate to fast.

Prefers full sun to part shade. Hardy, tolerates sandy soils, coastal conditions, drought and frost.

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