FRAXINUS Velutina – JFT Nurseries

FEATURES:

This variety is known as the Velvet Ash. A medium sized hardy tree with a rounded shape and open canopy. The pinnate leaves are mid green turning yellow in Autumn. The leaves and shoots are covered in a grey, velvety down. The bark is grey/darkish brown becoming ridged and furrowed with age.

HEIGHT x WIDTH:

10 metres x 8 metres

SHAPE:

Upright, broad rounded crown

FOLIAGE:

Pinnate leaves are mid green turning yellow in Autumn.

FLOWERS:

Insignificant flowers are produced in late Winter.

COMMENTS:

Frost hardy, suitable to most climates, once established it is drought tolerant and also tolerant of pollution.

TREE CARE:

Plant in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.

Fraxinus

Velutina