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fraxinus raywood

The elegant Fraxinus Raywood, also known as Raywood Ash or Fraxinus oxycarpa ‘Raywood’, is prized across New Zealand for its graceful form and dazzling autumn colour. With its finely divided, dark green foliage and upright oval habit, Fraxinus Raywood creates a dramatic statement in landscapes large and small. As the seasons shift, the lush summer canopy transforms into a brilliant display of burgundy and deep red in autumn, making it a favourite for gardeners seeking an ornamental shade tree with year-round interest.

Fraxinus Raywoodii

Fraxinus Raywoodii, Claret Ash, Fraxinus oxycarpa Raywoodii, Red Ash, Fraxinus angustifolia Raywoodii, Fraxinus angustifolia Raywood, Claret Ash Fraxinus Raywood, Claret Ash Leaf

Fraxinus Raywoodii, commonly known as Claret Ash or Red Ash, is an impressive variety that features great form and brilliant autumn colours. The leaves emerge a fresh green in spring, darken during summer, then develop impressive shades of purple, red, and orange in autumn before falling. This Claret Ash grows with an open and rounded canopy to about 12 m tall and 7 m wide. Fraxinus Raywoodii makes for a lovely specimen and provides great shade. It is also commonly used in avenue plantings.

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  • Suited to regions:
    All regions
  • Plant type:
    Trees
  • Height:
    12.00 m
  • Spread:
    7.00 m
  • Tolerances:
    Coastal, Hardy
  • Garden uses:
    Avenues, Parks, Ponds, Specimen
  • Garden styles:
    Alpine, Architectural, Coastal, Japanese, Modern
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Why Choose Fraxinus Raywood for Your Garden?

Fraxinus Raywood stands out among deciduous trees due to its rapid growth and moderate size, typically reaching 10 to 15 metres in height. This makes it suitable for lining avenues, creating shade in residential gardens, or acting as a striking lawn specimen. Its robust nature allows it to perform well in a variety of soil types, provided they are well-drained, and it shrugs off most pests and diseases found in New Zealand. The tree’s upright structure also ensures that it never becomes overly dense, letting filtered sunlight reach beneath its branches.

Planting and Care Tips

Successfully establishing Fraxinus Raywood starts with choosing a sunny or lightly shaded spot and digging in plenty of organic matter. A generous layer of mulch helps retain moisture and keeps the shallow root system cool during summer. Due to its fast growth in ideal conditions, a little formative pruning in the early years helps create a strong central leader and balanced branching. Once established, Raywood Ash is drought-tolerant, though some extra watering during the first dry seasons is beneficial. Fraxinus Raywood drops its leaves late in autumn, making cleanup minimal compared to other large shade trees.

Complementary and Alternative Trees

If you’re considering other ash or feature trees for your garden, browse our extensive range. For a Mediterranean touch, the Fraxinus ornus brings creamy spring flower clusters and glossy green leaves. For striking vertical accents, Fraxinus Purple Spire offers deep purple autumn tones in a slender form, while Fraxinus Green Glow delivers bold green foliage and a tidy habit. Evergreens such as Fraxinus griffithii (Evergreen Ash) maintain year-round foliage, ideal for screening.

Our selection also includes gold-leafed Fraxinus excelsior aurea and a wide variety of feature trees to mix with Raywood Ash, such as the silvery Tilia tomentosa or the NZ native Carpodetus serratus. For contrasting texture and year-round impact, consider Michelia Touch of Pink or the architectural Cordyline Red Comet. If you’re after something truly unique, the conifer Libocedrus plumosa (Kawaka) is a long-lived addition to any garden.

Create Lasting Beauty with Fraxinus Raywood

With its stunning autumn transformation and hardy, adaptable nature, Fraxinus Raywood is a worthy investment for New Zealand gardens. Its versatility as a specimen, avenue, or shade tree makes it an ideal choice for both urban and rural landscapes. Explore our selection of tailored trees online and find the perfect companion plants to complete your vision. Bring timeless colour, structure, and vitality to your outdoor space with a Fraxinus Raywood.


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