Species: Fraxinus excelsior
(frak'si-nus ek-sel'si-or)
European Ash
Found on Course Walks
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
Cultivars
There are several cultivars, many readily available in Europe, fewer in the US.
'Aurea', 'Aurea Pendula', 'Globosa', 'Gold Cloud', 'Hessei'Ornamental Characteristics
Tree > 30 feet
70' - 80' (60' - 90' spread)
Deciduous
rounded; lower branches upcurving
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun
4b
Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)
dark green foliage does not change color in fall
Yes
Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
susceptible to borer, scale and Emerald Ash Borer
Bare Root Transplanting
Easy
Other
Native to Europe
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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