This deciduous tree has a greyish trunk with rough bark and spreading branches that form a compact rounded crown. It has divided glossy dark green leaves that turn yellow during autumn and produces clusters of fragrant white flowers in early spring.

Hardiness zones 6 to 10

Fraxinus angustifolia is naturally found from Spain to south-west Asia and north-west Africa growing in well drained, fertile moist light soils in an open sunny position and is frost and drought tender.

Claret Ash is grown for its foliage and its rounded crown. It is planted in parks and gardens as a lawn specimen for shade and used for avenue and street plantings. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and grows to 9m (29ft) in 20 years. It is suitable for low-mountain and inland regions and produces the best autumn colour in a cool climate and when established it tolerates drier conditions. ID 481

Fraxinus(FRAK-sin-us) angustifolia (aw-GUS-ti-FOH-lee-ah)

'Fraxinus': Latin name for the ash.

Oleaceae(oh-lee-AY-see-ee)
American Hog Plum, African Walnut Family