Red Ash (Alphitonia excelsa) occurs naturally over a large area of Australia, from southern NSW to Cape York Peninsula, in a variety of habitats from dry forest to rainforest.
The red ash is a fairly fast-growing, slender, upright tree, usually reaching up to 10m outside rainforest areas.
Leaves are glossy green above and white below. They are an important food source for a variety of leaf chewing insects which in turn are eaten by many native birds.
Scented cream-green flowers in summer-autumn are followed by dull black globular fruits, also eaten by many native birds, including the spectacular Regent Bowerbird.
The red ash prefers well-drained soil and will tolerate moderate frost.
Landcare nursery
Red Ash is available for sale at the Landcare Nursery. Learn more about the nursery at www.landcareportmac.com.au
