Autumn Blaze Ash Tree
Fraxinus 'Autumn Blaze'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Autumn Blaze Ash Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Growing Zones 3-8
Get ready for a Japanese Beetle-resistant Ash Tree with loads of color! The Autumn Blaze Ash Tree (Fraxinus americana 'Autumn Blaze') is a COPF introduction by Morden Research Station in Manitoba, Canada. This is the first White Ash adapted for the prairie region of Canada and the Dakotas.
The foliage is dark green above, paler on the leaf underside, and as a young tree, it tends to be upright oval in habit, later it develops an open and rounded crown. It is a medium fast-growing tree that has ash-gray bark with diamond-shaped furrows.
It has a nice purple fall color, a light seed crop, and a good oval form. The original tree is in Roseau, MN. This ash is rarely or never fed on by Japanese beetles! Autumn Blaze is a tall, deciduous tree that thrives throughout USDA planting zones 3 to 8, growing 50 - 60 feet in height at maturity, and spreading 25 - 30 feet wide.
Landscape Application:
When healthy and vigorous, this makes a beautiful specimen tree and shade tree, casting light shade over your home and lawn without shading out your lawn. Plant a single accent in your front yard, or plant groupings around your backyard for shadier seating areas.
Create showy property division from neighboring properties with a 15-20 feet on center spacing, leaving the lower branches intact for airy screening. Measure from the center of one to the center of the next. The canopies will grow together and touch for a seamless windbreak, privacy hedge, and bird-friendly shelterbelts.
Underplant with shade-loving shrubs and perennials to bring birds and butterflies to your property without worrying they will be completely shaded out. Enjoy the wonderful view from your deck, or dining room each spring, summer, and especially when the tree erupts purple in the fall!
- Japanese Beetle Resistant
- Open Canopy Won't Shade Out Turf
- Fast-Growing Deciduous Tree
- Gorgeous Purple Fall Color
- Specimen Trees, Shade Trees, Groupings & Windbreaks
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Plant in full sun for the best results. It requires at least six hours of direct sunlight a day. Water your tree carefully to establish it during the first season. From then on, it is moderately drought-resistant, but during an extended drought, water to keep your tree stress-free and to protect your investment. Mulch will also help the root system stay nice and cool. Spread it to three inches thick and out three feet from the canopy. Mulch should not touch the trunk, so pull it away from the tree by several inches.
Ash won't need to be pruned much, as it generally takes on an attractive shape all by itself. Prune young trees by removing crossing limbs and winter die back in the late winter or very early spring. Fertilize with an organic, slow-release formula. Follow the directions and application rate on the package.
- Full Sun
- Well-Drained Soil - Highly Adaptable
- Moderate Moisture
- Appreciates Mulched Beds
- Prune When Dormant
Enjoy the fall show of this Autumn Blaze Ash Tree because it holds its amazing fall color longer than almost any other tree! Order now at NatureHills.com!
