A large ornamental tree which naturally has a lovely natural rounded habit, this makes a great shade tree for parks, larger landscaping situations and farms. It will grow to around twenty metres in warm moist areas, but will be smaller in cooler and drier areas. It has large glossy leaves, and had foliage to the ground if not pruned away. In cooler areas it will be semi-deciduous in the winter months. It has clusters of small cream flowers in late autumn to early winter, followed by oval blackish fruit. The wood can be used for cabinet work and is good for tool handles.
Propagate from seed.
Alphitonia excelsa – Red Ash
Plant Information
Plant Type - Large tree
Common Name - Red Ash
Scientific Name - Alphitonia excelsa
Family - Rhamnaceae
Cultivar Name -
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 10
Maximum Height - 21
Minimum Width - 10
Maximum Width - 15
Flower Colour - Cream
Flowering Time - Autumn, Winter
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Plant Environment -
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Dense foliage, Spreading
Life Span -
Soil Moisture - Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method - Seed
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage -
Special Uses - Erosion control, Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Other insects
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