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Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood' (Claret ash)
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15m
Max height
Max height
12m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood'
Other names
Claret ash, Fraxinus oxycarpa 'Raywood', Ash 'Raywood'
Genus
Fraxinus Fraxinus
Variety or Cultivar
'Raywood' _ 'Raywood' is a fast-growing, spreading, deciduous tree with dark-green leaves turning claret-coloured in autumn if conditions are favourable.
Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood' is: Deciduous
Tree shape
Broadly conical, Erect, Open branched
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Green in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Reddish-purple in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Grafting
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Where to grow
Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood' (Claret ash) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Foliage only, Coastal, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in neutral or alkaline soil in full sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood'
Other names
Claret ash, Fraxinus oxycarpa 'Raywood', Ash 'Raywood'
Genus
Fraxinus Fraxinus
Variety or Cultivar
'Raywood' _ 'Raywood' is a fast-growing, spreading, deciduous tree with dark-green leaves turning claret-coloured in autumn if conditions are favourable.
Foliage
Deciduous
Tree shape
Broadly conical, Erect, Open branched
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Green in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Reddish-purple in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Grafting
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Where to grow
Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood' (Claret ash) will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 12m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Foliage only, Coastal, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in neutral or alkaline soil in full sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood' (Claret ash)
Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood' (Claret ash)
Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood' (Claret ash)
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| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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