Fraxinus angustifolia ssp. oxycarpa 'Golden Desert'

Also Known As

Fraxinus 'Golden Desert'
Fraxinus angustifolia 'Aureafolia'
Fraxinus excelsior 'Golden Desert'
Aureafolia Golden Desert Ash
Golden Desert Ash

Plant type

tree

size

H: 30'
W: 25'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Fraxinus angustifolia ssp. oxycarpa 'Golden Desert' plant details

Fraxinus angustifolia ssp. oxycarpa 'Golden Desert' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with gold and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fraxinus angustifolia ssp. oxycarpa 'Golden Desert'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold and green
Mature size: 25 FT wide, 30 FT tall
Uses: distinctive bark, fall color, shade tree, small tree

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fraxinus angustifolia ssp. oxycarpa 'Golden Desert'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This small (to 20') tree makes a compact rounded head of showy yellow compound leaves, their airiness providing light, rather than dense shade; tough and adaptable, as well as an eye-catching accent. S/M-D

By: Forestfarm

Lovely deciduous tree with a compact, rounded canopy. Foliage is yellowish in spring, yellow-green in summer, and yellow-gold in the fall. Growth Rate fast