Photo of Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood' by Grace Peterson

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Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood'

Also Known As

  • Fraxinus oxycarpa 'Raywood'
  • Raywood Ash
  • Raywood Raywood Ash

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 25'-40'
  • W: 25'

planting zones

  • 6a-8b

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Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood' plant details

Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 25 FT wide, 25 FT - 40 FT - tall
Uses: fall color, shade tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood'

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, pollution and seaside / salt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An elegant small shade tree (25-40'); fast growing and attractive, with clean foliage and long-lasting red-purple fall color; no messy seeds! S/M
Deciduous tree, narrow when young and opening up with age. Delicate, airy appearance, having narrow leaflets and very attractive plum-purple fall color. Cultivar originally raised in Australia. Growth Rate fast
Oval shape, narrow leaflets give delicate appearance, fall color red-purple. Hardy to zone 5
Upright oval habit in youth reaching heights up to 35' tall. Remarkable rich red-purple fall color in our area. Some drought tolerance.

Gardening facts about Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood' plant

How to Grow Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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