Fraxinus americana microcarpa - STDS 12-14 CM RB

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Fraxinus americana 'Microcarpa'.

Bulletpoints
* attractive purple-red autumn colouring * wind resistant

Leaves
Attractive purple-red autumn colouring.

Bark
Olive green, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
American ash is conical in structure and has a closed crown.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Fraxinus americana var. microcarpa is a heart-root plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.