Fraxinus exc. 'Pendula' - STEM 225 CM, GIRTH 8-10 CM BR

Description
The Common ash 'Pendula' (Fraxinus excelsior) is an umbrella-shaped tree with decorative wing fruits that remain on the tree for a very long time. It produces yellow-red flowers arranged in panicles from April to May. The Common ash 'Pendula' also bears pinnate, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, calcareous, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres and grows to a width of around 10 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * attractive yellow-green autumn colouring * wind-resistant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common ash 'Pendula' are medium green, pinnate and opposite. They are about 5 - 12 cm in size. Common ash 'Pendula' is bright yellow-green in autumn.

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

Spread
Central Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common ash 'Pendula' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Common ash 'Pendula' is an umbrella-shaped tree with a translucent crown. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 15 m and is approx. 8 - 10 m wide. Rapidly growing. Usually grows 15 - 20 cm per year.

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

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain off easily; waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - 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-red flowers of Common ash 'Pendula' appear in panicles from April to May.

Fruit
The fruits of Fraxinus excelsior 'Pendula' are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Sticks for a very long time.

Use
Solitary

Root
Fraxinus excelsior 'Pendula' is a taproot and, depending on the soil, forms spreading, branched roots.