Fraxinus ang. 'Raywood' - STD 10-12 CM CONT

Description
The Narrow-leaved ash 'Raywood' (Fraxinus angustifolia) is an ovoid tree that produces yellow-green flowers. They appear in April. The Narrow-leaved ash 'Raywood' also has shiny, pinnate, dark green leaves. Its bark is grey. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 25 metres and grows to a width of around 15 metres. The Narrow-leaved ash 'Raywood' makes no special demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Fraxinus oxycarpa, Fraxinus angustifolia 'Flame', Fraxinus angustifolia 'Wollastonii'.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive bordeaux red autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Narrow-leaved ash 'Raywood' are dark green, pinnate, glossy, opposite, serrated. Narrow-leaved ash 'Raywood' turns a bright burgundy red in autumn.

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

Spread
Southern Europe to western Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Narrow-leaved ash 'Raywood' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Ovoid.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

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

Care
Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The yellow-green flowers appear in April.

Use
Solitary

Root
Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.