Fraxinus excelsior 'Aurea'

• Street Tree
• Shade Tree
• Feature Tree
• Avenue Planting

Fraxinus excelsior 'Aurea' works in an:

• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
• Heritage / Traditional Garden – timeless, classic plantings for period homes.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Fraxinus excelsior 'Aurea' is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree

Mature Height: 8m - 15m Approximately

Mature Width: 8 – 10 meters

Fraxinus excelsior 'Aurea' is expected to grow 30 – 60 cm per year (moderate-fast).

Fraxinus excelsior 'Aurea' is expected to grow 30 – 60 cm per year (moderate-fast).

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate
• Fast Growth Rate

Is Fraxinus excelsior 'Aurea' frost tolerant?

Fraxinus excelsior 'Aurea' is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Fraxinus excelsior ‘Aurea’ produces small, inconspicuous greenish-purple flowers in early spring. These modest blooms appear on bare branches and play a quiet role in the tree’s seasonal cycle, contributing little to its ornamental appeal compared with its striking golden stems and autumn foliage.

Does Fraxinus excelsior 'Aurea' flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring

Flower Type:

• Clustered

Flower Colour:

Purple

No

Fraxinus excelsior 'Aurea' is Native to Derived from Fraxinus excelsior, native to Europe and western Asia. ‘Aurea’ is a selected cultivar valued for its distinctive golden foliage and ornamental character.

Its winged seeds (samaras) provide food for seed-eating birds, while the broad deciduous canopy offers nesting, shade and shelter for small birds. The textured bark and leaf litter also support insects and microfauna, enriching biodiversity in woodland and deciduous garden settings.

Fraxinus excelsior 'Aurea' will thrive best in:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Fraxinus excelsior ‘Aurea’ performs best in deep, well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It may struggle in compacted clay or very dry soils unless improved with organic matter to increase aeration and moisture retention. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then provide deep, occasional watering as it matures to support strong growth, healthy branching and reliable seasonal colour.

Is Fraxinus excelsior 'Aurea' Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, and once established ‘Aurea’ develops moderate drought tolerance. It performs best in temperate climates with deep, occasional watering during extended dry periods to maintain canopy health and support its vivid yellow autumn colour.