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The purple ash tree (Fraxinus americana 'Autumn Purple') is actually a white ash tree that has purple leaves in fall. Its attractive autumn foliage makes it a popular street and shade tree.
- Planting Instructions
- Watering and Nutrients
- Pollination
- Pruning
- Pests and Diseases
- Achieving Maximum Results
Site your Autumn Purple Ash Tree in soil that drains well and receives at least four hours of sun a day. Since this is a large tree, avoid placing it under overhead utility wires as it may interfere with them when they mature. Unpot your sapling and tease out any encircling roots because they can girdle the tree and slowly kill it. Dig a hole that’...
Until it is established and showing signs of robust growth, water your ash tree weekly. After its first year, it should only need supplemental watering during very hot or dry weather. Water at the base of the trunk and avoid wetting the leaves when you water. Fertilize in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer formulated for landscape tree...
As a male cultivar, this variety of ash tree does not set seed and there is no need for pollination.
Trim out any dead, diseased or damaged limbs whenever you see them. In early spring, before bud break, you can prune for shape when your tree is young. Remove branches that rub against each other or grow inwards to keep the canopy open for good circulation.
The most common insect pests of the Autumn Purple Ash Tree are ash borers. These are most common in trees that are already stressed; so, keep your tree in good condition with regular feeding and watering to avoid them. Potential diseases that may infect ash trees include ash dieback, powdery mildew and anthracnose. Again, a healthy tree is better e...
Knowing the best ways to use your Autumn Purple Ash Tree in the landscape will help you to achieve maximum results. This is a large tree; so, it is probably not the best choice for small yards and care should be taken when planting it to allow space for it to reach its mature height and width. If planting near a house, you’ll want to space it at le...
Apr 22, 2024 · Mountain ash is a compact native North American tree beloved by birds and bees. The white blossoms, bright red berries, and golden-orange fall foliage make it a delight for landscaping. Garden expert Logan Hailey digs into everything you need to know about this native ornamental.
Aug 23, 2012 · An ash tree that turns red in fall, the Autumn Purple grows to be 45 to 60 feet tall. Each leaf on a white ash tree consists of seven oval-shaped leaflets that range in length from 2 to 4 inches. The bark on these trees may be yellow-brown or light gray and features deep furrows.
Jul 26, 2012 · How to Grow a Purple Ash Tree. 'Autumn Purple' is a cultivar of the white ash tree (Fraxinus americana) that produces purple leaves in the fall as opposed to the yellow fall leaf color of the standard ash tree. The purple ash grows up to 60 feet tall with a 50-foot spread.
Sep 21, 2017 · Autumn Purple ash is a rapidly growing deciduous shade tree that bears red-purple to maroon colored fall foliage. A male-gendered tree that will not produce seeds, it is a cultivated variety of white ash (Fraxinus americana) that is native to much of the eastern United States.
Sorbus commixta, or Japanese Mountain Ash, is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree that can reach a height of 23 to 33 feet. It has a rounded crown and brownish to silvery-grey bark.
