fraxinus excelsior pendula
The Fraxinus excelsior pendula, also known as the Weeping Ash, is a striking ornamental tree prized for its gracefully cascading branches and unique form. The variety Fraxinus excelsior aurea pendula adds an extra layer of seasonal interest with its golden-yellow young shoots in spring and autumn, making it an elegant standout in any New Zealand garden or landscape design. Its naturally weeping habit makes it ideal for feature planting, where its silhouette can be fully appreciated in lawns, along driveways, or as a sophisticated accent by ponds and water features.
Fraxinus excelsior aurea pendula
Fraxinus excelsior aurea pendula, Weeping Golden Ash, Fraxinus aurea Pendula
Fraxinus excelsior aurea pendula, commonly known as the Weeping Golden Ash, is a deciduous tree grown for its colourful foliage and weeping growth habit. It features branches held in a pendulous manner and leaves that emerge light green in spring and remain this colour until autumn. As autumn progresses the foliage develops impressive golden yellow tones before falling. It produces a rounded crown as it grows to 8 m tall and 5 m wide. Fraxinus excelsior aurea pendula is commonly grown as a specimen or included in a mixed planting in a large garden.
- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Trees - Height:
8.00 m - Spread:
5.00 m - Tolerances:
Coastal, Hardy - Garden uses:
Parks, Specimen - Garden styles:
Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
