Emmenosperma alphitonioides
Yellow Ash
The Emmenosperma alphitonioides, commonly known as Yellow Ash, is a beautiful Australian native tree admired for its upright growth, delicate foliage, and creamy-white fragrant flowers that bloom in spring and summer. This medium-sized deciduous to semi-evergreen tree grows to 10 to 20 metres tall, making it ideal for shade, street planting, or as a feature tree in larger gardens. Its smooth bark and attractive canopy add year-round interest to landscapes.
Resilient and low-maintenance, Yellow Ash thrives in a range of conditions, offering elegance and ecological value to tropical and subtropical gardens.
Specifications
- Height10 to 20 metres
- Width6 to 10 metres
- Native toAustralia (rainforests of Queensland and New South Wales)
- FoliageFine, dark green leaves; semi-evergreen to deciduous
- Growth rateModerate to fast
Conditions
- SoilPrefers well-drained, fertile soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, and clay types
- LightFull sun to partial shade
- WaterModerate; drought-tolerant once established
- ClimateThrives in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions
Additional Features
- FlowersClusters of small, creamy-white fragrant blooms in spring and summer
- FormUpright, rounded canopy ideal for shade and visual interest
- UsesPerfect for shade, street planting, or as a feature tree in large landscapes
- SpacingPlant 6 to 10 metres apart for individual displays or group plantings
- Low MaintenanceMinimal pruning required; remove lower branches for a clear trunk if desired
- Pest ResistanceGenerally pest-free and resilient
- Drought TolerancePerforms well in low-water gardens once established
- Wildlife AttractionFlowers attract bees and other pollinators
- VersatilityComplements native and contemporary garden styles
- TimberValued for its durable, pale yellow wood used in fine woodworking
The Yellow Ash is a hardy and elegant tree, perfect for adding shade, seasonal colour, and a touch of native charm to larger gardens and landscapes.