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Mountain Ash

Mountain Ash
Photo: Norwood
Invasive Plant
Mountain Ash
Fraxinus griffithii
 

A once popular evergreen garden or street tree growing to a height of 8m. The leaves are glossy green and the bark is light grey in colour. The tree produces abundant creamy white flowers followed by masses of winged seeds that germinate readily.

 

HOW IT SPREADS

  • The abundant seeds are spread by wind and water.
  • These seeds have a high rate of germination and the tree quickly colonises native bushland.
 
 
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Other superior selections include;

  • Harpullia pendula - Tulipwood
  • Buckinghamia celsissima - Ivory Curl Flower

Ask your local retailer for more superior selections

 

Alternative Plants

Blueberry Ash
Photo: immij floramedia
Alternative Plant Blueberry Ash
Elaeocarpus reticulatus
Trees and Shrubs
 

Large shrub to small tree with dark green foliage forming a thick screen. The tree is covered with dainty pinkish-white flowers in spring-summer and these are followed by bluish black berries. 'Prima Donna' has a more compact habit and has pink flowers.

Crow's Ash
Photo: Norwood Industries
Alternative Plant Crow's Ash
Flindersia australis
Trees and Shrubs
 

This large evergreen Australian native tree grows 10 to 20m, depending on soil type. It has a sturdy trunk with scaly brown bark and a dense multi-branched crown. It has shiny dark green pinnate leaves. The tree is covered in small white flowers in spring followed by interesting 5 segmented seed pods to 10cm.

Snow in Summer
Photo: immij floramedia
Alternative Plant Snow in Summer
Melaleuca linariifolia
Trees and Shrubs
 

A medium growing Australian native tree often reaches 10m in height. Prefers a site with good moisture and makes a very effective screen. The highlight is when the plant comes into flower late spring to summer. It is covered in masses of white fluffy flowers in cylindrical spikes. This tree makes a truly spectacular addition to any garden.

 
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