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Claret Ash

Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood' · Oleaceae

A handsome shade tree with fine dark-green foliage that turns a deep wine-claret purple in autumn. Fast and adaptable, it is one of the most popular deciduous avenue trees.

At a glance

Habit: Tree
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low Water
Soil: Loam, Clay Soil, Well-Drained
Climate: Cool Temperate, Warm Temperate, Mediterranean
Frost: Frost-Hardy
Mature size: 15 m H × 10 m W
Foliage: Deciduous, Autumn Colour, Purple / Burgundy Foliage
Growth rate: Fast-Growing
Maintenance: Low Maintenance

Good for

Shade Tree
Feature / Specimen
Windbreak
Thornless