Ash - Claret Ash - 400mm pot

🍂✨ Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa ‘Raywood’ – Claret Ash ✨🌳
 
The Claret Ash is a majestic, fast-growing deciduous tree, admired for its vibrant claret-red autumn foliage and elegant rounded canopy. A premium shade and feature tree for large gardens and landscapes. 🍁🌟
 
🌱 Size & Pot✔️ 400mm pot – approx. 2-2.5m tall right now 🌳✔️ Strong, upright young tree ready for quick establishment
 
☀️ Sun & Soil✔️ Full sun ☀️✔️ Adaptable to most well-drained soils, including clay and loam✔️ Hardy, drought and frost tolerant ❄️
 
🍂 Foliage & Seasonal Changes✔️ Spring–summer: fresh green pinnate leaves 🌿✔️ Autumn: spectacular deep claret-red foliage 🍁🔥✔️ Winter: attractive bare branching adds structure✔️ Deciduous — true seasonal beauty
 
🌳 Growth Habit & Mature Size✔️ Upright, rounded canopy that develops good shade✔️ Grows approx. 10–15m tall × 8–10m wide✔️ Minimal pruning required once framework is set
 
💡 Special Characteristics✔️ One of the best autumn-colour shade trees 🍂🌟✔️ Fast-growing and long-lived✔️ Hardy and reliable in cool climates like Ballarat ❄️✔️ Provides dense summer shade and striking autumn display
 
🌸 Planting Ideas✔️ Feature tree for lawns, parks, or large gardens✔️ Avenue planting for dramatic seasonal effect✔️ Excellent shade tree for rural or suburban landscapes✔️ Combine with golden or green autumn trees for contrast