Raywood Ash | Striking Burgundy Fall Color Tree

Raywood Ash

15 Gallon

$189.90

$189.90 $229.00

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Raywood Ash

Fraxinus oxycarpa ‘Raywood‘

A fast-growing, seedless shade tree renowned for its brilliant wine-red fall color.

$189.90

$189.90 $229.00

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Raywood Ash is a popular, fast-growing deciduous shade tree celebrated for its exceptional, reliable fall color. Its fine-textured, dark green foliage forms a dense, symmetrical canopy that provides excellent shade in summer. In autumn, it puts on a brilliant, long-lasting display, with leaves turning a consistent, deep wine-red to burgundy-purple. A sterile, seedless cultivar, it is cleaner than the species and is valued for its adaptability to heat, drought, and a variety of soils, making it a classic choice for streets, parks, and large lawns.

Outstanding Fall Color: Famous for its stunning and reliable display of deep burgundy, wine-red, and purple foliage each autumn.
Fast-Growing Shade Tree: Develops a strong, upright trunk and a dense, oval to rounded crown, quickly providing ample shade.
Sterile & Clean: This cultivar is seedless (male), eliminating the messy seed clusters (samaras) produced by female ash trees.
Adaptable & Drought Tolerant: Once established, it is very tolerant of heat, drought, wind, and a range of soil types, including alkaline soils.
Important Note: While once widely planted, it is highly susceptible to the invasive Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Its use is now discouraged in regions where EAB is present or expected. Always check local advisories.

Knowing how we measure the size?

When browsing our plants, you may notice size terms such as Gallon, Multi, or Stand. These describe how a plant is grown, containerized, or structured at the time of sale — not just its height. Understanding these terms will help you choose the right plant for your space and expectations.

🌱 Gallon Size (Container Size)

Gallon refers to the size of the nursery container the plant is currently growing in (e.g. 1 Gallon, 5 Gallon, 15 Gallon).

A larger gallon size generally means:
- A more established root system
- A sturdier plant
- Faster visual impact after planting
Example:
- 5 Gallon: Ideal for residential gardens, easy to handle, good balance of value and maturity
- 15 Gallon: More mature, provides quicker results in the landscape

Note: Gallon size does not guarantee a specific height, as growth varies by species.

🌳 Multi (Multi-Trunk / Multi-Branch Form)

Multi indicates the plant has multiple trunks or main stems growing from the base.

Commonly used for:
- Ornamental trees
- Feature plants
- Japanese maples, olives, crepe myrtles, etc.
Why choose Multi:
- Fuller, more sculptural appearance
- Strong visual presence even at younger ages
- Popular for design-focused landscapes

🌲 Stand (Single-Trunk / Standard Form)

Stand (short for Standard) refers to a single, dominant trunk with a raised or naturally formed canopy.

Commonly used for:
- Shade trees
- Street trees
- Orchard and structural plantings
Why choose Stand:
- Clean, classic tree form
- Easier clearance for walkways and lawns
- Preferred for long-term structure and uniformity

🌿 Choosing the Right Size

If you want instant impact → larger Gallon, Multi form
If you want long-term structure → Stand form
If you want flexibility and value → mid-size Gallon containers

If you’re unsure which size or form fits your project, our team is happy to help you select the best option based on your space, timeline, and design goals.

Features:Foliage: Pinnately compound leaves with narrow, lance-shaped, serrated leaflets that are a deep, glossy green in spring and summer, turning a spectacular, deep claret-red to burgundy in autumn.Bark: Smooth and gray on young trees, becoming furrowed and gray-brown with maturity.Habit: A deciduous tree with a symmetrical, oval to pyramidal crown when young, maturing to a more rounded form. It has a straight trunk and dense branching. This is a seedless (fruitless) male cultivar.
Mature Height: 60-70 ft.
Mature Width: 40-50 ft.
Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
Light Needs: Full sun
Key Advantages:Outstanding, reliable deep red fall color.Seedless, producing no messy fruit.Strong, sturdy form.Relatively drought tolerant once established.Adaptable to a variety of soils
Landscape Uses:Shade tree for lawns and parks.Street tree (where space allows).Specimen tree for autumn color

Q: Is it still recommended to plant Raywood Ash?
A: Due to the devastating threat of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), many horticulturists and municipalities no longer recommend planting any ash species (Fraxinus), including 'Raywood', in areas where EAB is established or nearby. In the western US (including parts of California), EAB has not yet been detected but is considered a major future threat. Consider planting a non-ash alternative with similar attributes, such as Celtis (Hackberry) or Quercus (Oak) species.

Q: What are its water needs?
A: While drought-tolerant once mature, it performs best with deep, infrequent watering during the dry season, especially in the first few years after planting. Avoid frequent, shallow watering.