Fraxinus pen. Cimmaron - 40-60 CM C3 WHIP

Description
The American ash 'Cimmzam' (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) is an ovoid tree that produces purple-violet flowers. They appear from April to May. The American ash 'Cimmzam' also has matt, pinnate, medium green leaves. Its bark is brown and deeply fissured. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 20 metres and grows to a width of approx. 8 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Cimmaron'.

Bulletpoints
* light brown shoots * wind-resistant, partially overbuildable, flood-tolerant

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the American ash 'Cimmzam' are medium green, pinnate, matt, opposite, with entire margins. They are about 7 - 15 cm in size.

Bark
Brown, deeply fissured bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The American ash 'Cimmzam' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
American ash 'Cimmzam' is an ovoid growing tree. It usually reaches a height of 15 - 20 m and is approx. 6 - 8 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny 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).

Flower
The purple-violet flowers appear from April to May.

Use
Solitary

Shoots
The shoots of Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Cimmzam' are light brown in colour.

Root
Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Cimmzam' is a heart-root plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.