Raywood Ash
Fraxinus oxycarpa 'Raywood'
SKU
03730
The bold round-headed form is perfect to cast summer shade. Dark green foliage turns attractive wine red in fall. Resistant to the Ash blight. Deciduous.
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Full sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
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| Botanical Pronunciation | FRAK-si-nus oks-i-KAR-pa |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Vigorous grower to 60 to 70 ft. tall and almost as wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous |
| Design Ideas | Raywood is a fine source of fall color and is also drought resistant. Good street tree that, with age, provides considerable shade. Plant as a single specimen, in a grove for more widespread shade or for seasonal shading on hotter south and west exposures. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Growth Habit | 5 |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Fall Color, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Companion Plants | Combine this Ash with other reliable drought-resistant trees such as the attractive Chinese Pistachio (Pistacia chinensis), Carob Tree (Ceratonia siliqua), an evergreen with a dense crown, or Brazilian Pepper Tree (Schinus terebinthifolius). To produce a reliable fall show in hot climates, blend with FestivalTM Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua FestivalTM). |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9
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