Raywood Claret Ash is a striking deciduous tree with brilliant autumn colour, ideal for lawns, avenues and shade planting.

This is a pre-order item and is on track for December collection.

** Please note, collection dates can shift a little with the season as trees don't always read the calendar. We will let you know the second yours is ready to collect. We will also keep you posted on how things are progressing along the way. **

At a glance Pot: 75 litre bag Height now: approx. 4m Mature size: 12m tall × 7m wide Sun: Foliage: deciduous Hardiness: tolerant of frost and drought

Why choose a Fraxinus angustifolia ‘Raywood’ Claret Ash 75 litre bag? Raywood Claret Ash is a fast-growing deciduous tree with an upright habit and open canopy. Its deep green summer foliage turns rich claret in autumn, making it an attractive shade tree for larger gardens, parks and avenues.

How can I use it in my garden?

• Plant as a shade tree in a larger garden or park

• Use in an avenue or street planting

• Include in a landscape planting for rich autumn colour

Where does it grow best?

The original listing describes this ash as tolerant of frost and drought. It does not specify a preferred sunlight position, soil type or drainage requirement.

What does it look like through the year?

Narrow, deep green leaves appear through summer and turn rich claret as autumn approaches. The tree is deciduous and loses its leaves in winter.