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Fraxinus chinensis subsp. rhynchophylla (Chinese ash)
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20m
Max height
Max height
15m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Fraxinus chinensis subsp. rhynchophylla
Other names
Fraxinus rhynchophylla, Chinese ash
Genus
Fraxinus Fraxinus
Species
F. chinensis subsp. rhynchophylla - F. chinensis subsp. rhynchophylla is a spreading, deciduous tree with pinnate leaves divided into three to seven, elliptic to broadly ovate, mid-green leaflets turning red in autumn. Panicles of insignificant flowers in spring are followed by narrow, winged fruit.
Fraxinus chinensis subsp. rhynchophylla is: Deciduous
Habit
Rounded, Spreading
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Red in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Ash dieback.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1
Propagation
Tends to self-seed freely in ideal growing conditions. Sow seed in autumn in an open frame. Can be sown in spring after chilling in a refrigerator for 2-3 months.
Propagation methods
Seed, Grafting
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Where to grow
Fraxinus chinensis subsp. rhynchophylla (Chinese ash) will reach a height of 20m and a spread of 15m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Foliage only, Coastal, Woodland
Cultivation
Prefers fertile, moist or moist but well-drained, loam in full sun. Tolerates partial shade, air pollution, and strong winds but not coastal exposure.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, 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 chinensis subsp. rhynchophylla
Other names
Fraxinus rhynchophylla, Chinese ash
Genus
Fraxinus Fraxinus
Species
F. chinensis subsp. rhynchophylla - F. chinensis subsp. rhynchophylla is a spreading, deciduous tree with pinnate leaves divided into three to seven, elliptic to broadly ovate, mid-green leaflets turning red in autumn. Panicles of insignificant flowers in spring are followed by narrow, winged fruit.
Native to
Eastern Asia
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Rounded, Spreading
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Colour
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Red in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Ash dieback.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1
Propagation
Tends to self-seed freely in ideal growing conditions. Sow seed in autumn in an open frame. Can be sown in spring after chilling in a refrigerator for 2-3 months.
Propagation methods
Seed, Grafting
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Where to grow
Fraxinus chinensis subsp. rhynchophylla (Chinese ash) will reach a height of 20m and a spread of 15m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Foliage only, Coastal, Woodland
Cultivation
Prefers fertile, moist or moist but well-drained, loam in full sun. Tolerates partial shade, air pollution, and strong winds but not coastal exposure.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, 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)
USDA zones
Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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