Fraxinus ornus
Manna Ash
Features
- Dark green foliage on a rounded tree head.
- Masses of sweetly fragrant white flowers in spring.
- A mixture of burgundy and yellow autumn colours.
Uses
- Street tree.
- Shade tree in medium garden.
- Sap harvested for medicinal uses.
Growing Conditions
- Very frost hardy.
- Moderately coastal and wind hardy.
- Will grow in most soils (including very dry)but avoid swampy conditions.
Height | Width | |
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5 year old tree | 2.5m | 1.5m |
10 year old tree | 4.0m | 2.5m |
Country of Origin: Southern Europe to West Asia |