Red Ash (Alphitonia Excelsa) is a perennial tree in the Rhamnaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Alphitonia excelsa is a small to medium-sized tree native to Australia, known commonly as Red Ash or Leatherjacket. It belongs to the Rhamnaceae family and is found in various forest types including dry eucalypt, wet sclerophyll, and rainforests.