{"product_id":"safe-haven-evergreen-ash-fraxinus-griffithii","title":"Safe Haven™ Evergreen Ash - Fraxinus griffithii 'FRAX01' PBR Intended","description":"\u003cp\u003eSafe Haven Evergreen Ash (\u003cem\u003eFraxinus griffithii\u003c\/em\u003e) is a seedless, non-invasive form of the evergreen ash, bred by Ozbreed. It grows up to 6m high and 4m wide, or can be clipped as low as 1.6m, with bright lime green foliage and long flowering golden yellow blooms. Use it as a hedge, a screen, a windbreak or a feature tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeedless and non-invasive.\u003c\/strong\u003e The common evergreen ash can seed freely. Ozbreed lists this form as seedless, so there are no seedlings to pull from beds and gutters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHedge or tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune it as a hedge as low as 1.6m, or let it grow into a stately tree of 6m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh lime green foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bright colour lifts a screen and suits both formal and naturalistic gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong flowering golden blooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers do not attract bees, and Ozbreed lists the plant for allergy sensitive landscapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptable.\u003c\/strong\u003e It endures frost, drought and humidity, and tolerates heavy soil and poor drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedges and screens.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a clipped hedge, plant 1m apart. For a looser screen, plant 2m apart and let it fill towards its 4m width. Expect one to three prunes a year to hold a hedge line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and street plantings.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ozbreed lists it for windbreaks and street trees. Space plants 2m apart for a windbreak, or 4m apart for a row of street trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant reaches 6m high and 4m wide. Give it room and the lime green foliage becomes a focal point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Safe Haven Evergreen Ash in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. Ozbreed lists it for New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia, and it endures frost, drought and humidity, so it suits subtropical to cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It performs best in well drained soil, but it tolerates heavy soil and poor drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then it copes with dry spells. Fertilising boosts both growth and flower production, so apply a slow release fertiliser in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A hedge needs pruning one to three times a year to stay tidy, which is the price of a formal shape. Grown as a tree, it needs much less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Safe Haven Evergreen Ash in 200mm pots in packs of 6. They are established plants, so six is enough for a short hedge or a staggered screen. Plants travel upright and settle within a few weeks, with new growth in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ash-trees\"\u003eBrowse the ash tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eMore hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-windbreaks\"\u003ePlants for windbreaks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ozbreed\"\u003eSee the full Ozbreed range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it self seed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOzbreed lists Safe Haven as seedless and non-invasive, which is the main reason to choose it over the common evergreen ash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it small?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It can be pruned to a minimum of 1.6m, but plan on one to three prunes a year to hold it there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for allergy sensitive gardens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOzbreed describes the golden flowers as not attracting bees, and lists the plant as potentially allergy friendly. If you have a serious pollen allergy, check with your doctor first.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67789646627135,"sku":"FRA-GRI-200MM-P6","price":312.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/safe-haven-evergreen-ash-fraxinus-griffithii.jpg?v=1792193028","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/safe-haven-evergreen-ash-fraxinus-griffithii","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}