Fraxinus chinensis

Fraxinus chinensis

Fraxinus chinensis is a spreading, fast-growing deciduous tree native to East Asia.

It reaches 4 to 12 meters in height.

The leaves are deciduous in winter. They are pinnately compound, usually consisting of 3 to 7 ovate or elliptical leaflets. In autumn, they turn a vibrant red.

In early spring, it produces panicles of small flowers. These are followed by narrow, elongated fruits (called "keys") with a thin wing.

Fraxinus chinensis grows best in fertile, deep, moderately moist soil with good drainage.

It prefers sunny to partially shaded locations.