Raywood Ash

Fraxinus Angustifolia 'Raywood'

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Overview

The Raywood Ash (Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood') is a deciduous tree reaching heights of 40-50 feet with a spread of 25-30 feet, renowned for its fine-textured, dark green foliage that turns a striking claret-red in fall. It exhibits a round-to-oval shape and thrives in USDA zones 6-9, preferring full sun. This ash variety is drought-tolerant once established, offering excellent shade and aesthetic appeal for urban landscapes.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–9

Raywood Ash (Fraxinus Angustifolia 'Raywood') — renowned for its fine-textured

Raywood Ash (Fraxinus Angustifolia 'Raywood') — dark green foliage that turns a striking claret-red in fall

Raywood Ash (Fraxinus Angustifolia 'Raywood') — This ash variety is drought-tolerant once established

Raywood Ash (Fraxinus Angustifolia 'Raywood') — It exhibits a round-to-oval shape and thrives in USDA zones 6-9, preferring full sun

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Oleaceae

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Raywood Ash (Fraxinus Angustifolia 'Raywood') — renowned for its fine-textured

Raywood Ash (Fraxinus Angustifolia 'Raywood') — dark green foliage that turns a striking claret-red in fall

Raywood Ash (Fraxinus Angustifolia 'Raywood') — This ash variety is drought-tolerant once established

Raywood Ash (Fraxinus Angustifolia 'Raywood') — It exhibits a round-to-oval shape and thrives in USDA zones 6-9, preferring full sun

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