Raywood Ash
Fraxinus oxycarpa 'Raywood'
SKU
3730
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. A drought tolerant deciduous tree. Full sun. Vigorous grower to 60 to 70 feet tall and almost as wide. Grafted.
?
There are very few rules in gardening, but perhaps the most important one is to work within your zone. Choosing plants that grow and thrive in your particular climate is the very first step toward having a beautiful garden . Learn More
6 - 9 Change
Full sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
We no longer grow this plant
This page is for reference only. If you are looking for a plant to purchase, please use our Plant Finder to discover the perfect plant for your garden.
| 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. |
| Key Feature | Fall Color |
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.
Write Your Own Review
