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

At a glance Pot: 400mm pot Height now: approx. 3m Mature size: 12–15m tall × 8–10m wide Sun: full sun Foliage: deciduous Hardiness: frost hardy and drought tolerant

Why choose an Urbanite Ash?

Urbanite Ash combines a strong, broadly oval canopy with dense summer shade and bronze, copper and orange-red autumn colour. It is a durable, low-maintenance shade tree for urban sites and larger cool-climate landscapes, including Ballarat.

How can I use it in my garden?

• Plant a shade feature in a lawn, park or rural property.

• Create an avenue or driveway planting.

• Combine with Golden Elm or Liquidambar for autumn contrast.

Where does it grow best?

Plant in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. It adapts to clay and loam, is frost hardy and drought tolerant, and handles urban conditions.

What does it look like through the year?

Glossy dark green summer leaves turn bronze, copper and orange-red in autumn. Winter leaf fall reveals a strong framework and textured bark.