flowering ash
Fraxinus ornus
Overview
The flowering ash (Fraxinus ornus) is a memorable plant with its beautiful, white blooms, that adorn the tree from May through to June. Its foliage is a glossy green, with a scent that can fill the air with a subtle, musty fragrance. Amazingly, the blooms then produce clusters of rich, velvety, black fruits in autumn, with a single tree producing up to 25 kg of fruit in one season. Its wood is strong and flexible, making it valued for furniture and crafts. The flowering ash is both a lovely ornamental tree and a valuable resource.
Care Guide
Watering
Average — every "7-10" days.
Light
Full sun.
Soil
Well-drained
Temperature
Hardiness zone 6-9.
Pruning
Best pruned in February, August, February, May, June, July, August, August, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, May.
Propagation
Grafting Propagation, Cutting, Layering Propagation, Seed Propagation, Air Layering Propagation
Uses & Symbolism
Attracts: Birds.
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Anthracnose, Fungal leaf spot, Rust.
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