RHS Other common names
shrubby trefoil, stinking ash, swamp devil's bit, wafer ash, water ash, wing seed, swamp dogwood
Shrubs
A large, deciduous shrub with dark green, tripartite leaves to 12cm long. Sprays of star-shaped, pale green flowers appear in summer, followed by bunches of flattened, winged seeds up to 2.5cm across. Leaves, flowers and bark are all aromatic
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
4-8 metres
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres