European ash
European ash
Fraxinus excelsior
tree☀️ full-sun🪴 loam📏 tall🌡️ RHS H6–H7
📋Quick Facts
Height
25.0-35.0m
Spread
15.0-20.0m
Growth
🚀 Fast
Grows quickly, needs regular attention
Water
💧💧 Average watering
Every "7-10" days
Hardiness
Zone 5-7
About
Graceful native tree; threatened in many regions by ash dieback.
Top tip
European ash likes deep, well drained soils; avoid planting new trees in regions affected by ash dieback.
Also known as: Frassino maggiore, Fresno común, Esche, Frêne commun, Jesion wyniosły, European ash, Gewone es, Freixo-comum
Pest Resilience
1/5 — Very vulnerable
Ash dieback (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus) is devastating; emerald ash borer also a major threat.
Visual Characteristics
Flowers
Yes
Blooms in Spring
Fruits
Yes
Harvest: Autumn / fall
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How to Propagate
🌰Seed
Easy🔗Grafting
AdvancedThis plant produces viable seeds for propagation
🦋Wildlife & Garden Ecology
Pest Susceptibility
AnthracnoseCaterpillarCutwormDiebackHeart rotRustScale insects
Monitor for these pests and treat early if spotted
Hardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H6–H7
USDA 5 equivalent