Fraxinus Excelsior

Original:A large deciduous tree which can average 20m tall. The bark is smooth and pale grey on young trees, becoming thick and vertically fissured on old trees. The leaves are often among the last to open in spring, and the first to fall in autumn. There are a number of cultivars available including weeping varieties. New:Fraxinus is a genus which contains 45–65 species of usually medium to large trees, mostly deciduous. Commonly called Ash trees, they are widespread across much of Europe, Asia and North America. These fast-growing trees are grown for timber and firewood because of their dense wood and short time to maturity. They also make excellent ornamental specimens and street trees in sunny areas with moist, well-drained soil.

Contributed by @lanehead

• 

  Full sun to partial shade

• 

  Occasional watering

• 

  Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

• 

  Moist and free draining