Fraxinus americana Standard

Origin: North-east America where they grow to an enormous height (40-45m), while in Europe they grow to the height indicated above. Broadly columnar habit, ash-grey bark, deciduous, pinnate, dark green leaves up to 35cm long which turn purple or yellow in autumn. Regrowth occurs later than F. excelsior and the buds are paler. Suitable for moist and fertile soil. Useful for creating shady areas very quickly.

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