Fraxinus excelsior (Ash)

Type Tree, Deciduous
Form Compact Rounded Tree
Size Medium Sized Tree (3 to 8m height)
Colours Medium green Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very hardy
Growth Fast Growing Plant
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Fraxinus excelsior cultivation notes: This medium sized native tree is hardy and tolerant of most soil types. It will grow fast and will eventually set large quantities of seed which can be a problem. Ash will establish in light shade or full sun and will tolerate exposed situations.

Plant Strengths: Attractive autumn colour; Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Fruit / berry producing; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Does not produce showy attractive flowers.

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Fraxinus excelsior (Ash)
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