Ash
Fraxinus spp.
Fraxinus excelsior tree by leave me a message on this page (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Light watering
Frost Hardy
5a-8b
USDA zone
-29°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
35m | Max | 15m |
4m | Min | 5m |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Ash Overview
Fraxinus is a genus of around 63 mostly deciduous trees in the Oleaceae family with a wide distribution across Europe, Asia and North America. Commonly known as ash, these trees have pinnately-divided leaves, winged seeds and sometimes develop colourful autumn foliage. Some are cultivated as woodland or coastal ornamental landscaping trees and the wood is popular with woodworkers and carpenters.
Common problems with Ash
How to propagate Ash
Budding
Propagate species by seed in autumn, selected forms by budding in summer.
Seed
Special features of Ash
Attractive leaves
Other uses of Ash
Grown mainly for their foliage of paired leaflets; flowers are usually insignificant. Suitable for coastal conditions.