Fraxinus angustifolia 'Elegantissima' – Fraxinus angustifolia 'Elegantissima'

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Fraxinus angustifolia 'Elegantissima' – Fraxinus angustifolia 'Elegantissima'

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Fraxinus angustifolia 'Elegantissima' is a slow growing tree with a wide branching spherical crown. The tree can attain a height of circa 8 m. The light green, compound leaf is 15 - 20 cm large and has a finely and sharply serrated margin. It is odd-pinnate with 11 - 13 leaflets. In Autumn it turns strikingly yellow. Does not bear fruits. Is used as a park tree and in wide green belts. The tree has few soil requirements and can withstand drought. Good wind resistance. Winter hardiness zone: 6b

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Specifications
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Height
6-8 m, slow growing
Crown
round/spherical, half-open crown
Bark and branches
brown, grey
Leaf
green, feathered leaf
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
flowers in April
Fruits
fruitless cultivar
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, nutrient-poor soil, calcareous soil
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil, suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
6b (-20,5 to -17,8 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Application
avenues and broad streets
calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil suitable for wet soil can withstand wind 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green yellowgreen late sprout slow growing Feathered leaf Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Fruitless cultivar
Applications and inspiration
Roof gardens
Frequently asked questions
Fraxinus angustifolia 'Elegantissima'

Fraxinus angustifolia 'Elegantissima' can eventually reach a height of 6-8 m, slow growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Fraxinus angustifolia 'Elegantissima' is slow growing and can eventually reach a height of 6-8 m, slow growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Fraxinus angustifolia 'Elegantissima' turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Fraxinus angustifolia 'Elegantissima' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Fraxinus angustifolia 'Elegantissima' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Fraxinus angustifolia 'Elegantissima' blooms in april.
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