Claret Ash. A spreading deciduous tree with dark green leaves turning reddish purple in autumn. Winged fruit in the autumn. Max Height 20m. Max Spread 12m. Flowers March to May. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Fraxinus angustifolia ‘Raywood’
A spreading deciduous tree with dark green leaves turning reddish purple in autumn. Winged fruit in the autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Fraxinus |
|---|---|
| Species | angustifolia |
| Varietry | 'Raywood' |
| Common Name | Claret Ash |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 20m |
| Family | Oleaceae |
| Spread | 12m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | March, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Woodland, Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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