Evergreen Flowering Ash in Perth — Fast Growing, Year-Round Foliage and Spectacular White Flowers
 
The Evergreen Flowering Ash (Fraxinus griffithii) is one of the most versatile and reliable medium-sized trees available in Perth — and a genuinely popular choice for WA gardens, streetscapes, and suburban blocks across the region. Fast growing, evergreen, and covered in spectacular masses of white flowers in spring, it suits a remarkable range of Perth garden situations from feature specimens to screening trees to street and verge planting.
 
Masses of White Flowers Every Spring
 
In spring the Evergreen Flowering Ash produces an extraordinary display of large panicles of small white flowers that cover the entire canopy — giving the tree a fluffy, cloud-like appearance that's one of the most eye-catching spring flowering events of any medium-sized tree in Perth. The flowers are followed by attractive winged seed pods that persist through summer and autumn, adding further ornamental interest after the main flowering display.
 
The glossy dark green leaves have distinctive silvery, hairy undersides with deep veins — creating a two-tone effect when the breeze moves through the canopy. In Perth's warm climate the Evergreen Flowering Ash remains fully evergreen year-round, maintaining its lush green presence through every season.
 
Fast Growing and Perfectly Suited to Perth
 
Native to the dry slopes and forest margins of South and Southeast Asia, the Evergreen Flowering Ash is specifically adapted to the warm, dry conditions that Perth's climate delivers. It's fast growing, drought tolerant once established, handles coastal conditions and exposed windy sites well, and adapts to a wide range of Perth soil types — making it one of the most reliable and low-maintenance medium-sized trees available in WA.
 
It's widely used as a street tree across Perth and suburban WA precisely because it's tough, attractive, and manageable — staying a practical size while delivering genuine year-round appeal.
 
Key Features at a Glance
Mature height: 6 – 8 metres
Mature width: 3.5 metres
Aspect: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Well-drained soils; adapts to most Perth soil types
Evergreen: Yes — glossy green foliage year-round in Perth's climate
Flowers: Masses of white panicles, spring — spectacular display
Growth rate: Fast
Drought tolerant: Yes once established
Coastal tolerant: Yes — handles exposed windy Perth positions
Best suited to: Screening trees, street planting, feature trees, avenue planting, medium Perth gardens
 
Growing Evergreen Flowering Ash in Perth
 
Plant in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil. The Evergreen Flowering Ash establishes quickly in Perth's conditions and requires minimal maintenance once settled in. Water regularly while establishing through Perth's dry summers, then reduce as it becomes drought tolerant.
It responds well to pruning and can be shaped or maintained at a more compact size if needed. Apply fertiliser in spring to encourage strong growth and the best possible spring flower display. Mulch well around the base to retain moisture through Perth's hot summers.
 
Best Suited To
Screening trees for Perth suburban gardens — fast growing and evergreen
Street and verge planting across Perth — proven reliable performer
Feature specimen trees in medium Perth gardens
Avenue and driveway planting
Coastal Perth gardens — handles salt and wind exposure
Anyone wanting a fast-growing evergreen tree with spectacular spring flowers for their Perth garden
 
Order Your Evergreen Flowering Ash Online
 
Perth Trees Direct delivers healthy, established Evergreen Flowering Ash trees direct to your door across the Perth metro area. Professional planting and installation can be added using the dropdown above. Contact us at info@perthtreesdirect.com.au if you have any questions about whether the Evergreen Flowering Ash is right for your Perth garden.