Fraxinus exc. 'Westhof's Glorie' - STDS 12-14 CM CONT

Description
The Common ash 'Westhof´s Glorie' (Fraxinus excelsior) is a large, roundish tree that produces yellow-red flowers arranged in panicles. They appear from April to May. These produce brown winged fruits that remain on the tree for a very long time. The Common ash 'Westhof´s Glorie' also has lanceolate, pinnate, medium green leaves. The dark brown shoots are also an interesting sight. Its bark is grey and smooth. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, calcareous, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 30 metres and grows to a width of around 15 metres.

Bulletpoints
* attractive yellow autumn colouring * dark brown shoots * wind-resistant, flood-tolerant, can be built over

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Common ash 'Westhof´s Glorie' are medium green, lanceolate, pinnate and opposite. They are about 5 - 12 cm in size. Dark brown, late shoots. Common ash 'Westhof´s Glorie' turns bright yellow in autumn.

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

Spread
Netherlands.

Frost hardiness
The Common ash 'Westhof´s Glorie' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Roundish.

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 'Westhof´s Glorie' appear in panicles from April to May.

Fruit
Adheres for a very long time.

Use
Solitary

Root
Fraxinus excelsior 'Westhof´s Glorie' is a taproot and, depending on the soil, forms spreading, branched roots.