Index : Hedging, Trees, Shrubs & Conifers : Hedging, Trees, Shrubs & Conifers A-B : ASH, CLARET Fraxinus angustifolia Raywood Suitable for any normal soil and position and  Ultimate Height 70ft (21m) Exposed/Windy     Damp Shade Av. Growth/Year* 1-1.5ft (30-45cm) Dry Shade Wet Sites Native Coastal Areas Evergreen Chalky Soil   This plant has been awarded an RHS Award of Garden Merit. Av. Growth/Year* = Average growth per year in first 10-20 years, click here for more details.

Enlarge picture Breathtaking autumn colouring.

Wide spreading deciduous tree with global shape and breathtaking autumn colouring when shoot tips turn royal purple followed by the interior leaves turning orange, pink and gold. In summer, leaflets are glossy rich green above and paler beneath. Pendent fruit clusters in autumn provide good bird food in spring. Tree guards should be used as Ash is prone to stock and rabbit damage. TREE 25ft x 15ft (7.6m x 4.6m) in 20 years, ultimate height 70ft (20m).

Price per plant for   1+ 5+  Tr  4-5ft 125-150cm £9.99 £9.45 Tr = Transplanted, click here for more details.   We can only sell bare-rooted/transplanted plants when they are dormant. Depending on the weather this is normally between November and March. We only charge for goods paid by credit/debit cards when they are despatched.