About
A large, sprawling, deciduous shrub from Chile with broadly ovate, wrinkled, dark green leaves on arching, thorny stems and masses of small, bright golden-yellow, poppy-like flowers with numerous central stamens in spring and early summer. A bold and striking ornamental for a large, warm, sunny, well-drained border.
About the genus
Fraxinus are medium-sized to large, mostly deciduous trees with attractive pinnate leaves, sometimes conspicuous flowers and autumn colour, and distinctive winged fruits
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesSpecimen planting, large borders, parkland settings.
Native toC & E USA
Care notes
CultivationRequires a lot of space, and permanently moist soil in full sun
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceAsh dieback has recently been found in the UK. Restrictions have been put in place (from 29 October 2012) regarding both the importation of ash from abroad and the movement of ash within the UK. May also be susceptible to honey fungus