Fraxinus amer. 'Autumn Purple' - STDS 14-16 CM RB

Description
The American ash 'Autumn Purple'® (Fraxinus americana) is an ovoid tree that produces purple-red flowers. They appear in April. The American ash 'Autumn Purple'® also has pinnate, dark green leaves. Its bark is grey and longitudinally furrowed.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Fraxinus excelsior 'Monophylla', Fraxinus americana 'Junginger'.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive purple-red autumn colouring * wind-resistant, tolerant of soil salts, can be partially planted over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of American ash 'Autumn Purple'® are dark green, pinnate, opposite, serrated. American ash 'Autumn Purple'® turns bright purple-red in autumn.

Bark
Grey, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The American ash 'Autumn Purple'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Ovoid.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Flower
The purple-red flowers appear in April.

Use
Solitary

Root
Fraxinus americana 'Autumn Purple'® is a heart-root plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.