Fraxinus americana var. microcarpa – Fraxinus americana var. microcarpa

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Fraxinus americana var. microcarpa – Fraxinus americana var. microcarpa

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Fraxinus americana var. microcarpa is a narrow-growing variety of F. americana, which sprouts late and is therefore less susceptible to night frost. The crown is closed and wide ovoid, height circa 15 m. Dark green, odd-pinnate leaves, usually with 5 - 7 leaflets, 30 - 40 cm big. Underneath grey white and with a violet-yellow autumn colouring. Inflorescence in May, monoecious panicles. Seeds ± 3 cm large. Useful as a park, avenue and street tree. Preferably rich, moist, open soil, can also be planted in dry loamy soil. Wind resistant. Winter hardiness zone: 4
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Clear stem (3)
Specifications
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Height
10-15 m
Width
12-15m
Crown
broad ovoid, half-open crown
Bark and branches
brown, grey
Leaf
green, feathered leaf
Autumn colour
yellow, orange, red
Flowers
yellowgreen, flowers in May
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, calcareous soil
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Application
avenues and broad streets
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind broad ovoid 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellowgreen late sprout average growing Feathered leaf Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Fraxinus americana var. microcarpa

Fraxinus americana var. microcarpa can eventually reach a height of 10-15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Fraxinus americana var. microcarpa is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10-15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Fraxinus americana var. microcarpa turn yellow, orange, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Fraxinus americana var. microcarpa is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Fraxinus americana var. microcarpa with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Fraxinus americana var. microcarpa blooms in may.
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