Fraxinus raywood

Description: This Ash is a fine-textured, deciduous tree which is capable of reaching more than 80 feet in height but will more commonly be 40 to 50 feet tall with a 25 foot spread in a landscape, opening into a full, rounded canopy with age. Young trees are somewhat upright or oval. The lustrous, dark green leaflets create a light shade beneath the tree, making it well-suited for use as a large lawn specimen or shade tree. The leaves turn various shades of red to purple before falling in autumn.

Botanical Name Fraxinus raywood

Common Name: Raywood Ash, Claret Ash

Family: Oleaceae

Height:10-15m

Width: 7.5m

Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves made up of 5-7 narrowly oval leaflets give this tree an elegant texture. In Autumn foliage turns bright reddish purple.
 
Flower: inconspicuous and not showy; spring flowering

Fruit: There is no fruit on this tree.

Growth Habits: It should be grown in full sun and is moderately drought-tolerant once established. Although trees can tolerate wet sites, they will perform much better in well-drained conditions. Surface roots can be a problem on wet sites and on clay soil but they otherwise grow in a range of soil from sand to clay.

Watering Needs: High drought tolerance

Light: Full Sun Feeding:

Disease: No pests or diseases are of major concern, although possibly borers. This tree is reportedly resistant to anthracnose foliage disease and Ash lygusbug which attacks other Ashes.

Treatment: Ensure continued soil fertility by mulching and watering deeply during hot weather. Water in the cool of early morning or evening.