Ash Urbdell Urbanite 400mm pot

🍂✨ Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Urbanite’ – Ash ‘Urbanite’ ✨🌳
 
The Ash ‘Urbanite’ is a strong, upright shade tree, known for its glossy dark-green foliage, tough nature, and reliable autumn show of bronze to deep orange tones. A durable and handsome tree, it’s ideal for streetscapes, parks, and larger gardens. 🌟🍁🌳
 
🌱 Size & Pot
✔️ 400mm pot – approx. 3m tall right now 🌳
✔️ Upright young tree with excellent height for instant impact
 
☀️ Sun & Soil
✔️ Full sun ☀️
✔️ Thrives in fertile, well-drained soils but adapts to clay and loam
✔️ Frost hardy ❄️ and drought tolerant
 
🍂 Foliage & Seasonal Changes
✔️ Summer: glossy, dark-green foliage with dense shade 🌿
✔️ Autumn: bronze, copper, and orange-red tones 🍂🔥
✔️ Winter: strong bare framework with textured bark
✔️ Deciduous — true seasonal performer
 
🌳 Growth Habit & Mature Size
✔️ Upright, broadly oval canopy with strong branching
✔️ Grows approx. 12–15m tall × 8–10m wide
✔️ Long-lived, durable shade tree requiring little maintenance
 
💡 Special Characteristics
✔️ Strong, urban-tolerant shade tree 🌟
✔️ Provides dense summer shade and rich autumn colour
✔️ Hardy and adaptable, performing well in cool climates like Ballarat ❄️
✔️ Excellent for large landscapes, avenues, and farms
 
🌸 Planting Ideas
✔️ Feature tree for lawns, parks, or rural properties
✔️ Avenue or driveway planting for bold autumn impact 🌳🍂
✔️ Shade tree for schools, farms, or large gardens
✔️ Combine with Golden Elm or Liquidambar for seasonal colour contrast