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Common Ash

Fraxinus excelsior

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Common Ash (Fraxinus excelsior)

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Bloom colours

plum, green

What actually matters with this one

Ash dieback has changed the calculus entirely. Plant only where you can accept losing it, or choose hornbeam.

How to grow it

Light
full sun
Water
Even moisture
Hardiness
Zones 4-8
Height
20-35 m
Flowers
April to May
Difficulty
easy

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.