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Fraxinus velutina 'Bonita' (Standard) - Bonita Ash

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Fraxinus velutina 'Bonita' (Standard) is more than just a tree - it's a stunning showpiece that brings unmatched visual appeal and resilience to your garden. Known as the Bonita Ash, this deciduous spectacle showcases a dense canopy of vibrant green leaves, which mature into a velvety texture and transform into arresting shades of yellow-orange come autumn. Standing up to 30-50 feet tall and spreading 25-40 feet wide, this medium to fast-growing ash tree offers ample shade and a broad, rounded crown that instantly elevates any landscape aesthetic. But the Bonita Ash doesn't just mesmerize with its visual allure; it woos with understated smoky purple clusters of flowers blooming in spring, releasing a delicate fragrance to enchant your senses. A true sun-lover, it flourishes under full sun and exhibits commendable resilience against drought, wind, and notably, oak root fungus that commonly threaten other landscape trees. Bursting with beauty and brawn, the Fraxinus velutina 'Bonita' is a low maintenance, high reward addition poised to make your garden a neighbourhood talking point.

  • Size: Up to 30-50 feet tall, 25-40 feet wide
  • Flowers: Smoky purple clusters in spring
  • Foliage: Vibrant green leaves, turn yellow-orange in fall
  • Water usage: Low to moderate
  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Resistant: Notably resistant to oak root fungus
  • Commonly purchased with Fraxinus velutina 'Bonita' (Standard) (Bonita Ash)

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