Claret Ash (Fraxinus Raywood)

A beautiful, deciduous, rapid growing shade tree. Developing a lovely shape, and foliage that progress from deep glossy, green pinnate leaves during Summer to claret-red during Autumn.

Maximum Height

10-20 metres

Maximum Spread

9-12 metres

Canopy

Narrow, upright tree when young growing into a round, developing an oval shape as it matures.

Position

Drought tolerant and adaptable to a wide range of soil and site conditions but performs best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun. May suffer damage in sever winds.

Best Suited For

Provide fabulous foliage display, suitable as a shade or specimen tree, ideal in medium sized urban gardens, parks and popular as a landscape tree.

Care

Mulch and water frequently particularly during dry seasons, fertilizing during Spring. Prune to develop strong structure, particularly during early years of development.

Advise level of care

Easy Care