Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' – Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite'

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Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' – Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite'

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Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' is an American selection with a closed, spreading pyramidal crown. It can attain a height of 15 - 18 m. The bark is brown grey. The leathery, odd-pinnate leaves are shiny dark green and turn brown-red to bronze-red in autumn. After the inconspicuous greenish flowers in May/June, sometimes winged fruits (keys) appear. Useful as a park and avenue tree for wide road profiles. Prefers dry, not too poor soil and tolerates urban climates well. Winter hardiness zone: 4

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Specifications
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Height
15-18 m
Width
10-12m
Crown
broad conical, half-open crown
Bark and branches
brown, grey
Leaf
green, feathered leaf
Autumn colour
red
Flowers
green, flowers in May
Fruits
brown, seldom
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 dry soil, suitable for wet 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, coastal areas
calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for dry soil suitable for wet soil can withstand wind broad conical 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green green late sprout average growing Feathered leaf Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite'

Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' can eventually reach a height of 15-18 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 15-18 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' turn red in autumn.

The right time to plant Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' 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 pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' blooms in may.
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