Fraxinus angustifolia Raywood
Fraxinus angustifolia Raywood, Claret Ash. A fast growing rounded broadly spreading deciduous tree with dark green leaves turning reddish purple in autumn. Winged fruit in the autumn. Makes an attractive specimen or can be used in woodlands. Max Height 20m. Max Spread 12m. Flowers March to May.
Plant in fertile moist well drained soil. Full sun / partial shade, Hardy.
General Tree Planting and care
- Water the Tree thoroughly and allow to drain fully
- If the Tree is being planted in a lawn remove a circle of turf
- Dig a hole twice the size of the pot being planted and fork over the base Adding a bucketful of planting compost
- Drive in one or two tree stakes a little off centre
- Remove the pot gently, if the tree is well rooted cut off the pot
- Position the tree against the stake if one stake is used or in the middle if two are being used
- Ensure that the top of the Root ball is level with the surrounding soil
- Replace the remaining soil and heel in well
- Secure to the stake or stakes using one or two rubber adjustable straps
- Water the tree and area thoroughly, then again at least once a week during the first growing season
- Apply some general fertiliser every spring
