Identifying a tree

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by emy, Oct 24, 2006.

  1. emy

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    Hi,
    This is my first post. I have seen this particular tree scared in a few spots in the Lower Mainland, but nobody can tell me the name of it. I have seen them in green and purple. Thanks
    Marianne
     

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  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Caucasian ash.
     
  3. TonyR

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    Is that the same as Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa? - that's what it looks like to me.
     
  4. Michael F

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    Yes
     
  5. emy

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    The Fraxiuns Augustfolia certainly has the correct narrow leaves. Now I wonder about the full purple colour. I looked up many sites describing this tree, but none show autumn colours as solid purple.
     
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    That's it! Great...Thanks so much eveyone
     
  8. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Word of caution, in case you are looking to get one for yourself - Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood' (the widely available cultivar that Ron posted the google images link to) is very brittle, and has a strong tendency to shed branches without much warning.
     

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