Fraxinus angustifolia
Narrow-leaved ash (Fraxinus angustifolia) is a large tree. Light: full sun. Hardy down to -23 °C. Drought tolerance: medium. Sold in local shops from about €290. We do not recommend it for most Central European gardens.
A large tree with fine, narrow leaflets and glossy green foliage; its regional subspecies, the Hungarian or Danubian ash, is a tree of lowland floodplain woods. Nurseries mostly sell the fruitless 'Raywood' (claret ash), whose leaves turn wine red to plum purple in autumn and which copes well with heat, city air, paving and some drought. It is only for large gardens, and you should know that ash dieback attacks this species too: local foresters name it, next to European ash, as the species hit hardest, while other sources say it holds up somewhat better, so it is a risky choice.
| Group | Large tree |
| Light | Full sun |
| Size after 10 years | 6 m × 3.5 m |
| Ultimate size | 15–25 m × 8–12 m |
| Hardiness | down to -23 °C (USDA 6, RHS H7) |
| Soil | Average garden soil, Clay, Sandy, Calcareous |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Flowering | March–April, yellow, green |
| Water need | Medium |
| Drought tolerance | Medium |
| Maintenance | Medium |
| Root aggressiveness | Medium |
| Suckering | no |
| Spreading | Low |
| Distance from buildings | at least 3.5 m |
| Distance from paving | at least 2.5 m |
| Litter | not typical |
| Planting distance | 900 cm |
| For dogs | Non-toxic (uncertain) |
| For cats | Non-toxic (uncertain) |
| For children | Non-toxic (uncertain) |
| Typical price | from about €290 |
Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.
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The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.
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| size not stated | approx. €290 |
Data updated: October 8, 2026 · How our data is made
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