Fraxinus excelsior - Common Ash

Variety Overview

Specifications:

Origin:

Central Europe

Habit:

One of the most powerful European trees; 20-35 (40) m tall, 10-15 (25) m wide, ovoid to roand crown, branches vertical to upright,
twigs slightly overhanging; fastgrowing, 60-80 (even 120) cm the first 5-10 years, later 20-40 cm.

Flowers:

Inconspicuous violet-brown as buds, then yellowish green, loose clusters, May.

Fruits:

Brown, winged seeds, staying on the tree until the following spring; slightly opening.

Leaves:

Shoots late, pinnate, medium green; staying green in autumn into November or falling immediately after the first frosty nights; very rarely golden green or yellow in October, black winter buds.

Roots:

Deep with shallow, far-reaching lateral roots; slow-growing, sensitive to soil compaction and lowering groand water.

Demands:

Sun to light shade, likes warmth, frost hardy but damage due to late frost sometimes occurs; also for cool, humid areas; tolerant of urban pollution with sufficiently moist soil, wind resistant.

Soil:

Moderately dry to fresh, does not tolerate floods, likes nutritious, chalky substrates; also possible on slightly acidic or neutral soil; moderately tolerant of salt.

Hardiness:

Zone 4

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