Fraxinus ornus
MANNA ASH, FLOWERING ASH
Oleaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
15m
Plant habit
 
15m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, SW Asia-Middle East

Other Botanical Names: Fraxinus argentea, F. cappadocica, F. diversifolia, F. floribunda [illegit.], F. florifera, F. halepensis, F. mannifera, F. mille-lacuum, F. montana [illegit.], F. paniculata, F. pseudo-ornus, F. rotundifolia [illegit.], F. theophrasti, F. thrysantha

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Fraxinus ornus
MANNA ASH, FLOWERING ASH
Oleaceae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
15m
Plant habit
 
15m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer

Leaves: mid green; yellow & red-purple in autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & oriental designs

Uses: street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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