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    • Photo of Fraxinus excelsior 'Hessei' foliage by Forestfarm

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    Fraxinus excelsior 'Hessei'

    Also Known As

    • Hessei European Ash

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 50'-60'
    • W: 40'-50'

    planting zones

    • 5a-7b

    Fraxinus excelsior 'Hessei' plant details

    Fraxinus excelsior 'Hessei' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Fraxinus excelsior 'Hessei'

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: oleaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 40 FT - 50 FT - wide, 50 FT - 60 FT - tall
    Uses: shade tree, street tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Fraxinus excelsior 'Hessei'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 7b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    One of the highest rated trees in Ohio State?s Shade Tree Evaluation, this vigorous, eventually 60' tree has simple, toothed leaves (not compound) of a lustrous dark-green; seedless and good pest resistance. (except to borers) S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Fraxinus excelsior 'Hessei' plant

    How to Grow Fraxinus excelsior 'Hessei'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Width: 15'-30'

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