The first tree is the feature tree of the red ash with tell tale white fissured bark

(1/7) The first tree is the feature tree of the red ash with tell tale white fissured bark

Alphitonia excelsa at the entrance of Hunter Regional Botanic Gardens

(2/7) Alphitonia excelsa at the entrance of Hunter Regional Botanic Gardens By Casliber [Public domain] (Photo Credits)

Alphitonia excelsa Red Ash Fruits

(3/7) Alphitonia excelsa Red Ash Fruits By Margaret Donald [CC BY-SA 2.0] (Photo Credits)

red ash Picture taken by Correy at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha

(4/7) red ash Picture taken by Correy at Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mount Coot-tha

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Leaf of the Red Ash

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Red Ash For Sale (Size: Medium)  (Grown from Seed)

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Red Ash

Alphitonia excelsa
This tree is a natural colonizer in a wide range of conditions. Fruits are round and black and the mealy flesh encloses two hard capsules. These usually fall, leaving red seeds attached to the twigs for months.

$17.75 ($3.40-$17.75 choose a size)

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Specifications of Red Ash

Preferred Climate SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) +10m

Can it Handle Frosts? Yes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Water Requirements Drought Hardy (Little Watering)

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