Fraxinus ornus OBELISK ('Paus Johannes Paulus II') – Fraxinus ornus OBELISK ('Paus Johannes Paulus II')

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Fraxinus ornus OBELISK ('Paus Johannes Paulus II') – Fraxinus ornus OBELISK ('Paus Johannes Paulus II')

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A recent selection that has a columnar shape when juvenile. The main branch grows bolt upright. Later the crown spreads a little. Mature trees have a brown-grey bark which is remarkably smooth and the branches turn from olive green to dull-grey. They have many small lenticels. The large leaf consists of (5) 7 - 9 oblong leaflets that are 5 - 10 cm long. When still young this ash does not flower profusely, however, older trees flower abundantly. 'Obelisk' is one of the most beautiful flowering ashes. The panicles appear after the leaf and they are 10 - 12 cm long and wide. The numerous fruit clusters are ornamental and persist well into winter. The tree is used as street and avenue tree and tolerates hard surfaces well. Prefers drier, calcareous soil.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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Clear stem (4)
Specifications
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Height
8 - 10 (15) m
Crown
narrow columnar, later more spreading , half-open crown
Bark and branches
smooth, grey bark
Leaf
odd-pinnate, 7 - 9 leaflets, dull green, circa 20 - 25 cm , feathered leaf
Flowers
white, in tall erect terminal panicles, May/June, , fragrant flowers
Fruits
winged fruit (keys)
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
tolerates drier, calcareous soils
Soil moisture
suitable for dry soil
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
7a (-17,7 to -15,0 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Application
avenues and broad streets, narrow streets, tree containers, roof gardens, coastal areas, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree
Origin
Nursery ‘Bonte Hoek’, Glimmen (NL)
Clear stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to de-icing salt suitable for dry soil can withstand wind columnar 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown green May late sprout average growing Conspicuous bloom Feathered leaf non-toxic (usually) Fragrant flowers
Frequently asked questions
Fraxinus ornus OBELISK ('Paus Johannes Paulus II')

Fraxinus ornus OBELISK ('Paus Johannes Paulus II') can eventually reach a height of 8 - 10 (15) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Fraxinus ornus OBELISK ('Paus Johannes Paulus II') is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 8 - 10 (15) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Fraxinus ornus OBELISK ('Paus Johannes Paulus II') is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Fraxinus ornus OBELISK ('Paus Johannes Paulus II') with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Fraxinus ornus OBELISK ('Paus Johannes Paulus II') blooms in may.
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