Flowering Ash, Manna Ash


Scientific Name: Fraxinus ornus L.
Family: Oleaceae
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 3-9,14-17,28-34,39

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Europe, Middle East

Growth Habits: Fast growing 40 to 50 feet tall (12 to 15 m.), 20 to 30 feet in spread (6 to 9 m.), green pinnate leaves, 8 to 10 inches long (20 to 25 cm.)

Flowers: White or greenish flowers

Watering Needs: Moderate water to regular water

Propagation: Seed or occasionally cutting

  • by semi-hardwood secondary cuttings, in spring. Apply IBA TALC 8000 PPM. Use intermittent mist. Root in 6-8 weeks.
  • by seeds, in spring. Germinates at 70-85 degrees F. The seeds can be harvested in autumn. The seeds need cold-warm-cold stratification. The usual germination temperature is 70-85 degrees F.



 

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