Evergreen Ash - Fraxinus griffithii

Evergreen Ash Fraxinus griffithii

A refined, semi-evergreen ash that delivers year-round canopy presence without the seasonal defoliation of deciduous alternatives. Fraxinus griffithii offers graceful, open structure, attractive foliage, and reliable performance across a wide range of Australian climates, the mark of a tree that earns its place on serious projects.

Why Evergreen Ash

Year-Round Canopy: Semi-evergreen habit retains foliage through mild winters, maintaining landscape structure and screening without seasonal gaps.
Climate Adaptability: Performs across subtropical, temperate, and semi-arid zones, one of the most versatile canopy trees available for Australian conditions.
Refined Aesthetic: Pinnate foliage and a clean, upright-to-spreading form lend an elegant, composed presence to formal and contemporary landscapes alike.
Moderate to Fast Establishment: Advanced stock specimens hit the ground with immediate canopy impact, compressing the timeline from installation to result.
Low Maintenance: Once established, requires minimal intervention, a practical choice for large-scale or low-maintenance prestige projects.

Ideal Applications

Street and Boulevard Planting: Upright form and adaptable root system suit road verges, median strips, and civic streetscapes.
Residential Canopy: Provides dappled shade and visual mass to driveways, courtyards, and open lawn settings on premium residential properties.
Commercial and Mixed-Use Developments: A trusted species for landscape architects specifying year-round canopy in high-visibility urban projects.
Screening and Shelter: Dense foliage and moderate growth rate make it an effective privacy and wind buffer without the bulk of heavier screening species.

Specimen & Installation

Spacing (screening/hedge): 3–4m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 6–10m
Planting Season: Autumn to spring, avoiding the hottest summer months
Soil & Drainage: Adaptable to a wide range of soils including clay, loam, and sandy soils; prefers well-drained but tolerates moderately moist conditions
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two years until the tree is well established, particularly during dry spells. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.

Plant Details

Height: 8–12m
Width: 5–8m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: South and Southeast Asia, including China, India, and Philippines
Flower Colour: White