Autumn Purple Ash

Purple Fall Color
Broad Shade Canopy
Seedless Male Selection

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Fraxinus americana, #15 Container

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Autumn Purple Ash

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Autumn Purple Ash

Autumn Purple Ash is a male white ash selection prized for glossy green summer foliage, a broad shade canopy, and outstanding purple to reddish-purple fall color. This deciduous shade tree brings bold seasonal impact to large lawns, park-like landscapes, and open residential or commercial spaces.

Why choose Autumn Purple Ash?

Choose Autumn Purple Ash when you want a stately shade tree with vivid autumn color and a clean, seedless male form. Its upright to oval canopy develops into a strong landscape anchor, offering cooling summer shade and a refined native-tree appearance. The foliage turns rich purple-red in fall, creating a memorable seasonal display. It is best suited to spacious sites where its mature canopy and root system have room to develop naturally.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Fraxinus americana ‘Junginger’
Common Name: Autumn Purple Ash
Plant Type: Deciduous shade tree
Growth Habit: Upright to oval, broad-canopied shade tree

Autumn Purple Ash Additional Information

Autumn Purple Ash is a cultivar of white ash grown primarily for its dependable fall color and large shade-tree form. In spring, small inconspicuous flowers may appear before the compound leaves expand. Because this is a male selection, it does not produce the showy clusters of winged seed commonly associated with female ash trees. Through summer, the canopy is filled with attractive green foliage that casts useful shade over large lawn areas.

In autumn, the foliage often shifts to deep purple, burgundy, or reddish-purple tones, making this tree especially valuable as a fall focal point. Autumn Purple Ash is deciduous and drops its leaves after the fall display, revealing a strong branching framework in winter. It is most appropriate for large landscapes, open lawns, streetscapes where ash planting is locally suitable, and park-like settings. Young trees benefit from structural pruning to encourage a strong central leader and well-spaced scaffold branches.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Autumn Purple Ash in full sun with plenty of space for its mature canopy and roots. Choose fertile, well-drained soil, set the root flare at soil level, and water deeply after planting.

2. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, especially through dry periods. Once established, provide supplemental water during extended drought to support healthy foliage and steady growth.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch over the root zone to conserve moisture, moderate soil temperature, and limit turf competition. Keep mulch pulled back from the trunk.

4. Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to develop strong structure. Remove broken, crossing, or poorly angled branches, and maintain balanced spacing through the young canopy.

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FAQs

How large does Autumn Purple Ash get?
Autumn Purple Ash is a large shade tree, commonly growing around 50–70 feet tall with a broad canopy when planted in suitable open conditions.
What color does Autumn Purple Ash turn in fall?
Its fall foliage is the main feature, often turning rich purple, burgundy, or reddish-purple before the leaves drop for winter.
Is Autumn Purple Ash seedless?
Yes. Autumn Purple Ash is a male white ash selection, so it does not produce the clusters of winged seed found on female ash trees.

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Tall Growth
Full Sun
Seasonal

Mature Height	Large: Up to 30 ft or more
Mature Spread	20+ ft
Growth Rate	Fast
Botanical Name	Fraxinus americana
Bloom Time	Mid spring, Early Spring
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Oleaceae
Flower Color	Non Flowering
Hardiness Zones	4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Medium
Size	#15 Container

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Growing Zones 3-9 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -40)

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