Fraxinus excelsior 'Nana' – Fraxinus excelsior 'Nana'

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Fraxinus excelsior 'Nana' – Fraxinus excelsior 'Nana'

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Fraxinus excelsior 'Nana' is a shrub, sometimes grafted on a standard or half-standard of F. excelsior. As a tree it can attain a height of 4 - 6 m. The crown is spherical and very open, which is why it has never become popular. The bark is grey brown. The compound, dark-green leaf is odd-pinnate, 15 - 20 cm large and has 9 - 11 leaflets that are slightly smaller than of the F. excelsior. It has no flowers or fruits. 'Nana' is applied as a decorative shrub in (small) gardens, little squares and narrow streets with wide green verges. It prefers moist, nutritive soil. Winter hardiness zone: 4

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Specifications
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Height
4-6 m
Crown
round/spherical, half-open crown
Bark and branches
brown, grey
Leaf
green, feathered leaf
Flowers
none
Fruits
fruitless cultivar
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
clayed soil, loamy soil, sandy soil, calcareous soil
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil, withstand short flood
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
4 (-34,4 to -28,9 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind, resistant to de-icing salt
Application
narrow streets, parks, squares, tree containers, cemeteries, roof gardens, coastal areas, industrial areas, large gardens, small gardens, patio gardens
calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to de-icing salt resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for wet soil withstand short flood can withstand wind 3rd size, smaller than 6 metres half-open crown green late sprout average growing Feathered leaf non-toxic (usually) Fruitless cultivar
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Frequently asked questions
Fraxinus excelsior 'Nana'

Fraxinus excelsior 'Nana' can eventually reach a height of 4-6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Fraxinus excelsior 'Nana' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 4-6 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Fraxinus excelsior 'Nana' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Fraxinus excelsior 'Nana' 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 excelsior 'Nana' blooms in .
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