Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood' (ash 'Raywood', Claret Ash)
A broadly round tree with narrow leaves which have soft texture, it is quick growing and easy to grow which beautifies an open space. Its roots are generally deep and do not cause problems which makes it a good street tree. It is suitable for xeriscaping.The cultivar 'Raywood' is known for its purple-red fall foliage, earning it the nickname "claret ash."
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- Botanical Description
- Horticulture Management
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Pronunciation: FRAK-si-nus an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-uh Raywood
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Plant type: Tree, Shrub
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Heat Zones: 7 to 9
Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9
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Uses: Specimen, Shade, Street
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Fast
Tree Shape: Round, oval, Upright
Canopy Symmetry: Symmetrical
Canopy Density: Medium
Height at Maturity: 8 to 15 m, Over 23
Spread at Maturity: 8 to 10 meters, Over 15 meters
Time to Ultimate Height: 20 to 50 Years
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By JMK (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By JMK (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By MPF (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Marija Gajić (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Opposite
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Persistance: Deciduous
Leaf Type: Odd Pinnately compund
Leaf Blade: 5 - 10 cm
Leaf Shape: Lanceolate
Leaf Margins: Serrate
Leaf Texture: Smooth
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Red, Purple
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Flower
Flower Size Range: 0 - 1.5
Seasons: Spring
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Trunk
Trunk has Crownshaft: No
Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage
Number of Trunks: Single Trunk
Trunk esthetic Values: Not Showy
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Fruit
Fruit Type: Samara
Fruit Showiness: Yes
Fruit Size Range: 1.5 - 3
Seasons: Spring
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Derek Harper [CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By JMK (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By JMK (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By MPF (Own work) [GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html) or CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Marija Gajić (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Roi.dagobert (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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Tolerance
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Requirements: Neutral, Alkaline
Light Requirements: Full
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Management
Pruning Requirements: Needed, to develop a strong structure
Diseases: Generally disease free
Edible Parts: None
Pests: Generally pest free
Plant Propagation: Cutting, Grafting