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Velvet Ash - Fraxinus velutina
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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sizes shown are confirmed available stock. If you require larger specimen, project quantities or specific sizes not listed, our sourcing team can locate additional stock through our national supplier network.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Velvet Ash - Fraxinus velutina
Fraxinus velutina is a proven performer in demanding Australian conditions, heat, drought, wind, and urban stress. In advanced form, it delivers immediate canopy presence and structural authority across large-scale residential, commercial, and civic landscapes.
Why Velvet Ash
Broad canopy coverage: A wide, spreading crown delivers significant shade and visual mass from the moment of installation.
Heat and drought tolerance: Thrives in warm, dry climates with minimal intervention once established, making it reliable across diverse Australian sites.
Rapid structural establishment: Fast-growing habit ensures the tree consolidates quickly into its surroundings, reinforcing landscape intent without delay.
Urban and wind resilience: Tolerates compacted soils, exposed aspects, and variable conditions that compromise lesser species.
Deciduous advantage: Leaf drop in winter allows passive solar access, extending seasonal value for both amenity and energy-conscious design.
Ideal Applications
Prestige residential estates: Planted as a feature shade tree over lawns, entertaining areas, or arrival courts for immediate scale and presence.
Avenue and streetscape planting: Consistent form and durability make it a first-choice selection for formal boulevard and verge installations.
Commercial and civic landscapes: Suited to parks, institutional grounds, and public realm projects requiring proven, low-intervention canopy.
Shelter and screening: Effective windbreak and visual buffer in open or exposed sites where rapid canopy establishment is a priority.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 8–12m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring
Soil & Drainage: Adaptable to a wide range of soils including clay, loam and sandy soils; tolerates dry and alkaline conditions; prefers well-drained to moderately moist soils
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two to three years until established, then reduce to occasional deep watering during dry periods. Apply a layer of mulch around the root zone to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Plant Details
Height: 8–12m
Width: 6–10m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun
Native to: Southwestern United States and northern Mexico
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
