Fraxinus excelsior 'Atlas' – Fraxinus excelsior 'Atlas'

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Fraxinus excelsior 'Atlas' – Fraxinus excelsior 'Atlas'

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Fraxinus excelsior 'Atlas' is a relatively late-sprouting cultivar which can be recognized by its slender habit. It has a pyramidal to conical crown and attains a height of 20 - 25 m. The shiny dark green leaf is odd-pinnate and has a yellow autumn colour. After the inconspicuous male inflorescence there are no fruits. Useful as an avenue and street tree. 'Atlas' prefers rich, moist soil. Wind resistant. Winter hardiness zone: 4
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Clear stem (5)
Specifications
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Height
20-25 m
Width
8-12m
Crown
narrow conical, half-open crown
Bark and branches
brown, grey
Leaf
green, feathered leaf
Flowers
yellowgreen, flowers in April
Fruits
fruitless cultivar
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, calcareous soil
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil, withstand short flood
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, coastal areas, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for wet soil withstand short flood can withstand wind narrow conical 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellowgreen late sprout average growing Feathered leaf non-toxic (usually) Fruitless cultivar
Frequently asked questions
Fraxinus excelsior 'Atlas'

Fraxinus excelsior 'Atlas' can eventually reach a height of 20-25 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Fraxinus excelsior 'Atlas' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 20-25 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Fraxinus excelsior 'Atlas' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Fraxinus excelsior 'Atlas' 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 excelsior 'Atlas' blooms in april.
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