Fraxinus oxycarpa 'Raywoodii'

• Street Tree
• Feature Tree
• Avenue Planting
• Council or Civic Landscapes
• Shade Tree

Fraxinus oxycarpa 'Raywoodii' works in an:

• Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.
• 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 oxycarpa 'Raywoodii' is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree

Mature Height: 10m - 15m Approximately

Mature Width: 7 – 9 meters

Fraxinus oxycarpa 'Raywoodii' is expected to grow 40 – 60 cm per year (moderate).

Fraxinus oxycarpa 'Raywoodii' is expected to grow 40 – 60 cm per year (moderate).

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Fraxinus oxycarpa 'Raywoodii' frost tolerant?

Fraxinus oxycarpa 'Raywoodii' 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 oxycarpa ‘Raywoodii’ produces small, inconspicuous greenish flowers in spring. These modest blooms contribute quietly to the tree’s life cycle and are overshadowed by its striking foliage and brilliant autumn colour.

Does Fraxinus oxycarpa 'Raywoodii' flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Not Applicable

Flower Type:

• Clustered

Flower Colour:

White

No

Fraxinus oxycarpa 'Raywoodii' is Native to A cultivated form of the Caucasian Ash (Fraxinus oxycarpa), native to southern Europe and western Asia.

Its winged samaras provide food for seed-eating birds, while the broad canopy offers shelter, perching and nesting habitat for small birds. The deciduous leaf litter and textured bark support insects and microfauna, adding strong biodiversity value to woodland and large garden plantings.

Fraxinus oxycarpa 'Raywoodii' will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Fraxinus oxycarpa ‘Raywoodii’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It may struggle in compacted clay or poorly drained soils unless improved with organic matter to enhance aeration and structure. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support strong growth, stable branching and its signature autumn colour change.

Is Fraxinus oxycarpa 'Raywoodii' Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established the Claret Ash develops moderate drought tolerance. It performs reliably in warm, dry climates with deep, occasional watering during extended dry periods to maintain canopy health and encourage vibrant claret-red autumn colour.