Fraxinus excelsior 'Hessei'
| Fraxinus excelsior 'Hessei' | |
|---|---|
| Genus | Fraxinus |
| Species | F. excelsior |
| Cultivar | 'Hessei' |
Fraxinus excelsior 'Hessei', also known as one-leaved ash[1] or simple-leaved ash,[2] is a cultivar of the Fraxinus excelsior species native to Europe and Western Asia. It is known for being vigorous, seedless, and pest resistant.[2] It is widely cultivated as a shade tree, having lustrous, dark-green foliage.[2]
Description[edit]
The "Hessei" Ash tree is deciduous and can grow up to 60 ft (18 m) tall.[2] Its leaves are dark-green and singly-toothed.[2] The tree's flowers are inconspicuously small and bloom from April to May, no seeds are produced.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Fraxinus excelsior (Hessei One-leaved Ash)". BackyardGardener.com. Retrieved 1 May 2013.
- ^ a b c d e "Fraxinus excelsior Hessei - Simple-leaved Ash". ForestFarm. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
- ^ "Missouri Botanical Garden - Fraxinus excelsior 'Hessei'". MissouriBotanicalGarden.org. Retrieved 2 May 2013.