Fraxinus Ornus (Flowering Ash) 'Louisa Lady'

Species	:	Fraxinus Ornus Louisa Lady
Common Name(s)	:	Flowering Ash
Tree Features	:	Autumn Colour,White Flower
Genus	:	Fraxinus
Seasons of Interest	:	Spring Interest,Autumn Interest
Shape	:	Pyramidal
Mature Size	:	Medium to Large (15-20m)
Soil Type	:	Chalk Soil,Clay Soil,Alkaline Soil,Dry Soil
Tree Type	:	Deciduous Broad Leaf
Tree uses	:	Avenue Trees,Parkland Trees

This cultivar of the Flowering Ash gives spectacular autumn colour - much richer than that of the species.

This cultivar of the Flowering Ash gives spectacular autumn colour – much richer than that of the species.

Fraxinus ornus varieties represent a far better bet that Fraxinus Raywood in that they are stronger in structure and Louisa Lady even matches the autumn colour display.

A medium to large cultivar which has a uniformly broad pyramidal crown when mature that produces a mass of fragrant, creamy white flowers in spring.

It thrives best on drier, calcareous and sandy, loamy soils.

Best suited for large gardens, verges and central reservations.

Mature height: 15-20m

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