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Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite'

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Size: 40cm/45L

40cm/45L 100L 200L 500L

Current Stock Height Guides

40cm/45L: 1.6m – 2.8m Approx.
100L: 2.1m – 3.5m Approx.
200L: 2.5m – 4m Approx.
500L: 5.1m – 6m Approx.

Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 12m to 18m (approx.)

Mature Width: 10m to 15m

Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (moderate).

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite'

Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' is a deciduous Green Ash selection with a dense, upright crown that broadens with age. The pinnate leaves are thick, glossy and dark green, turning bronze in autumn, and they hold on the tree later in the season than most ashes. Purple flowers appear briefly on bare wood in spring.

Selected for hard urban sites, it accepts full sun to partial shade, compacted soil, reflected heat from paving and short periods of poor drainage. It is frost hardy and survives heavy, frequent frost without damage, and established trees take moderate dry spells. Growth is 30 to 60 centimetres a year, and it defoliates through the colder months.

Grown to 15 to 20 metres tall and 10 to 15 metres wide, it belongs in parks, rural driveways, broad street reserves and open institutional grounds rather than small backyards. Contractors reach for it where the soil profile is poor and the tree still has to perform. Given room, it puts large scale shade over difficult ground.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Urbanite Ash

What is Urbanite Ash?

Urbanite Ash is a cultivar of Fraxinus pennsylvanica, the Green Ash, bred specifically for tough urban conditions. It carries thicker, glossier foliage than the ordinary species, a dense upright crown and bronze autumn colour. It is a deciduous shade tree used where soils are compacted, conditions are harsh and a reliable large canopy is required.

How big does Urbanite Ash grow?

Mature size is 15 to 20 metres tall with a spread of 10 to 15 metres, reached over several decades. This is a large tree and the width matters as much as the height when you site it. Keep it away from buildings, boundaries and overhead services, and give it enough soil volume to support a canopy of that scale.

Is Urbanite Ash frost tolerant?

Yes. It is frost hardy and survives heavy and frequent frost without damage, so it suits cold inland towns, the tablelands and southern districts where winters are severe. It is bare through the coldest part of the year, which means frost falls on dormant wood rather than soft growth. Late frost may nip early spring foliage without lasting harm.

Does Urbanite Ash need sun or shade?

Full sun produces the best form, the densest canopy and the strongest autumn bronze, and it is the position to plant into. The tree also grows in partial shade, though the crown opens up and colour is muted. It has no trouble with exposure, wind or the heat reflected off roads and carparks once the root system is established.

Will Urbanite Ash grow in compacted or poor soil?

That is what it was selected for. It performs on compacted urban fill, clay and low fertility ground where many shade trees stall, and it tolerates short wet periods as well as moderate drought. Results are still better with decompaction, a generous planting hole and mulch, so prepare the site properly even though the tree is forgiving.

Is Urbanite Ash deciduous?

Yes. It defoliates through the colder months and stands bare until buds break in spring. Before dropping, the glossy foliage turns bronze and tends to hold on the tree later than other ashes, extending the autumn display. The bare winter canopy lets sun through to buildings and paving underneath, then shades them again over summer.

How do I care for Urbanite Ash?

Water deeply and regularly for the first three summers and maintain a wide mulch ring clear of the trunk. Formative prune in late winter to establish a single leader and lift the lower limbs progressively for clearance. After that, maintenance is minimal: remove deadwood, check stakes and ties are not girdling, and clear leaf litter from drains in autumn.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.

Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.

Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Enriched Planting Mix

What is Enriched Planting Mix made from?

It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.

What plants is it suitable for?

It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.

Is it safe for natives?

No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.

Is it certified organic?

Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.

How much do I need?

Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.

Can I use it in pots?

It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.

Does it need to be watered in?

Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.

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Uses in my Garden

Shade Tree
Avenue Planting
Feature Tree
Rural Property Planting
Street Tree

Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' works in an:

Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Is Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' Evergreen or Deciduous?

Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 12m to 18m (approx.)

Mature Width: 10m to 15m

Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (moderate).

Growth Rate of Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite'

Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (moderate).

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate
Fast Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite'

Is Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' frost tolerant?

Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Does Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' Flower?

Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Urbanite’ produces small, inconspicuous greenish flowers in spring. These subtle blooms form along the branchlets and contribute quietly to the tree’s seasonal cycle, with the main ornamental appeal coming from its robust summer canopy and rich autumn tones.

Does Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring

Flower Type:

Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

Not Applicable

Is Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' an Australian Native Tree?

No

Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' is Native to Native to North America, where Fraxinus pennsylvanica grows along river plains and moist forests. ‘Urbanite’ is a selected cultivar bred for toughness, form, and reliable autumn display.

What is the Wildlife Value of Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' ?

Its winged samaras are a food source for seed-eating birds, while the broad canopy offers reliable shelter, nesting and perching opportunities for small birds. Its textured bark and leaf litter support insects and microfauna, adding to overall biodiversity in suburban and landscape plantings.

How much Sunlight does Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' need?

Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' will thrive best in:

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preferred Soil?

Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Urbanite’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It may struggle in compacted clay or waterlogged soils unless improved with organic matter to boost aeration and structure. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then provide deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support strong structural growth, seasonal colour and long-term durability in urban environments.

Is Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' Drought Tolerant?

Is Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, and once established ‘Urbanite’ develops moderate to good drought tolerance. Bred for toughness, it performs well in hot, dry and urban conditions, benefiting from deep, occasional watering during prolonged dry periods to maintain canopy health and vigour.

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How To Plant Your Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite'

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite'

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (moderate).

Medium Growth Rate
Fast Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite'

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, reduce to once weekly in dry periods. Mulch helps maintain consistent moisture.

Mulching: Apply a 5 to 7 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Light tip prune in late winter to maintain shape, and remove lower branches as the tree grows to develop a clean feature trunk.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release general-purpose fertiliser in early spring and again in autumn for steady growth and consistent foliage colour.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Urbanite' in Different Soil

Fraxinus pennsylvanica performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is improved with organic matter.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch well to maintain consistent moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter to maintain levels naturally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q: Is 'Urbanite' Green Ash suitable for urban environments?
A: Yes, 'Urbanite' Green Ash is well-known for its adaptability to urban conditions and is often chosen for planting along streets and in parks.

Q: How tall can a mature 'Urbanite' Green Ash grow?
A: A mature 'Urbanite' Green Ash can reach heights of 15-20 meters, providing excellent shade.

Q: Does 'Urbanite' Green Ash have any specific water requirements?
A: While it benefits from regular watering, it becomes more drought-tolerant as it matures.