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Raywood Ash, Claret Ash
Fraxinus oxycarpa 'Raywood'
Climate Resiliency
1 out of 5 stars
The Raywood Ash has an upright, narrow to oval habit that becomes somewhat more spreading in maturity. The compound leaves have narrow, deep green, lance-shaped leaflets with serrated margins. Its foliage is a darker green than the other ashes commonly planted in our area. Frequently planted for its attractive wine red autumn color. Inconspicuous flowers and does not set seeds. May form surface roots in lawn setting due to shallow watering. In such settings, provide deep watering regularly while establishing (first year) and then semi-monthly to help reduce this tendency. Prune for shape and to encourage good branching structure. Susceptible to sun scald in afternoon or reflected sun locations--leave lower foliage in place as long as possible to shade the trunk. Synonym: Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood'.
- Plant type: Tree
- Maintenance level: Low
- Water requirement: High, Medium
- Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun
- Height range: 25–35 Feet
- Width range: 15–25 Feet
- Canopy value: 236 ft²
- Growth rate: Fast, Medium
- Seasonal habit: Deciduous
- Flower color: Yellow, Green
- Flower season: Spring
- General foliage color: Green
- Fall foliage color: Red, Purple
- Design style: Deer Resistant
- Hardiness cold tolerance: -20 °F
- Soil preference: Sand, Clay, Loam, Well Drained
- Native location: Southern Europe to Western Asia
- PH preference: Not Particular
- Sunset zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
- USDA hardiness zone: 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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