Fraxinus excelsior – Common ash, European ash

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Fraxinus excelsior – Common ash, European ash

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Fraxinus excelsior is a well-known tree, native to Europe. Many useful selections have been developed from it. The crown is wide oval to almost round. Height 25 - 30 m, in good soil sometimes 40 m. The odd-pinnate leaf has 4 - 6 pairs and can become 25 - 30 cm. It has a dark green topside and is lighter green underneath. Leaf buds strikingly black. During or just before the leaf appears it has an inconspicuous inflorescence with lateral panicles. On female trees, the flowers are followed by winged fruits, 2,5 - 5 cm long. F. excelsior can be applied for landscape planting, wind breaks and wide green verges. Prefers rich, moist soil. The relatively hard and strong wood is used, among other things, for tool-handles, sports-equipment and ladder-poles/steps.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
Availability
Clear stem (2) Topiary (1)
Size
Root ball size
Packaging
Amount
Delivery period
90-100 pollarded
Wire rootballed
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Root ball size
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Limited stock
Specifications
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Height
25 - 30 (40) m , fast growing
Crown
wide oval to round , half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
grey-brown bark, regularly and shallowly furrowed
Leaf
odd-pinnate, 7 - 11 (13) leaflets, dark green, 25 - 30 cm, feathered leaf
Flowers
dioecious, unisexual, inconspicuous panicles, April
Fruits
winged fruit, length 2,5 - 5 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
moist, rich in nutrients
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil, withstand short flood
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Application
avenues and broad streets, coastal areas, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem, pollard
Origin
Europe
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree Pollard calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for wet soil withstand short flood can withstand wind 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellowgreen late sprout fast growing Feathered leaf non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing playground tree
Frequently asked questions
Fraxinus excelsior

Fraxinus excelsior can eventually reach a height of 25 - 30 (40) m , fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Fraxinus excelsior is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 25 - 30 (40) m , fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Fraxinus excelsior is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Fraxinus excelsior with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Fraxinus excelsior blooms in april.
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