weeping ash

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A strong-growing deciduous tree about 15m tall, forming an umbrella-shaped crown of pendulous branches arching to the ground. Dark green pinnate leaves, sometimes turning yellow in the autumn

Scientific classification

Species: weeping ash (Fraxinus excelsior 'Pendula')
Genus: Fraxinus
Family: Oleaceae

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Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: Higher than 12 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Pendulous weeping
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

weeping ash pictures

Distribution of weeping ash

Distribution map

Distribution of the original taxon: Fraxinus excelsior

Native
Introduced
Cultivated

Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of weeping ash

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weeping ash care guide

Deep watering during dry spells, let surface soil partly dry between sessions
Watering: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Deep watering during dry spells, let surface soil partly dry between sessions

Fertilizing

Balanced tree feed applied once every early spring growth cycle

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

Propagation

Propagate by grafting

Growing

Excellent for woodland and coastal gardens where there is an alkaline or neutral soil and full sun

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

Ash dieback has recently been found in the UK. Restrictions have been put in place (from 29 October 2012) regarding both the importation of ash from abroad and the movement of ash within the UK. May also be susceptible to honey fungus