Fraxinus excelsior - 40-60 CM

Description
The Common ash (Fraxinus excelsior) is a large, roundish tree with decorative, brown winged 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 also has lanceolate, 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 35 metres and grows to a width of around 15 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornamentation * attractive yellow autumn colouring * wind-resistant, not overbuildable, flood-tolerant

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Common ash are medium green, lanceolate, pinnate, opposite. They are about 5 - 12 cm in size. Common ash turns bright yellow in autumn.

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

Spread
Central Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common ash 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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - Cuts, saw cuts and 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 appear in panicles from April to May.

Fruit
The brown fruits of Fraxinus excelsior are particularly decorative. These appear from September. Adhere for a very long time.

Use
Solitary

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