American ash
Fast-growing, broadly-columnar, deciduous tree about 25m tall, with dark green leaves to 35cm long, composed of 3-5 tapered leaflets, turning yellow then purple in autumn. From spring to early summer small yellowish-purple flowers without petals are produced (male and female flowers are usually on separate plants, both are needed to produce the winged fruits). Winter buds are brown
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Purple | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Purple | Green | Green | |
| Autumn | Yellow Purple | |||
| Winter |
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Fraxinus are medium-sized to large, mostly deciduous trees with attractive pinnate leaves, sometimes conspicuous flowers and autumn colour, and distinctive winged fruits
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Excellent for woodland and coastal gardens where there is moist but well-drained alkaline or neutral soil and full sun. Seetree cultivation
Propagate by seed orgrafting
Generally pest-free
Ash 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 tohoney fungus
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