Alphitonia excelsa (Red Ash)

Alphitonia excelsa (Red Ash) tall tree with dense green foliage and textured brown trunk bark.
Alphitonia excelsa (Red Ash) tree with a large canopy and many thin, narrow, green leaves.

Botanical name: Alphitonia excelsa

Common names: Red Ash, Soap Tree, Silver Leaf

Family: Rhamnaceae

Origin: Australia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant

Flowers, although individually insignificant, cover the tree with clusters of small cream blossoms in late autumn and early winter.


Alphitonia excelsa (Red Ash) branch with small green flower buds and oval silvery leaves
Alphitonia excelsa (Red Ash) branch with small green flower buds and oval silvery foliage
Alphitonia excelsa (Red Ash) branch with glossy dark green leaves and small pale undersides.
Alphitonia excelsa (Red Ash) branch showing glossy dark green leaves and contrasting pale leaf undersides.
Alphitonia excelsa (Red Ash) tree with green leaves and small yellow flower clusters.
Alphitonia excelsa (Red Ash) with dense green foliage and numerous clusters of tiny yellow flowers.


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