Ash 'Autumn Purple' Fraxinus americana 'Autumn Purple'

ABOUT
A spreading, broadly conical, deciduous tree to around 18m tall. Leaves are made up of seven, nine or rarely five, oval to oblong leaflets, dark green above and whitish-green below. Leaves turn vibrant shades of red, purple, orange and yellow in the autumn. Inconspicuous green flowers are borne in spring. The grey bark develops distinctive ridging on mature trees
About this plant
Names
Family
Oleaceae
Synonyms
ash 'Autumn Purple'
Common names
Fraxinus excelsior 'Autumn Purple'
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
Higher than 12 metres
Spread
wider than 8 metres
Hardiness zones
H5
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pruning
group 1
Soil
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Low Maintenance
Propogation
Propagate by grafting
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Ash dieback may be a problem and because of this disease, restrictions have been put in place regarding both the importation of ash from abroad and the movement of ash within the UK