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Fraxinus ornus

Also Known As

Flowering Ash

Plant type

tree

size

H: 30'-40'
W: 35'

planting zones

8a-9b

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Fraxinus ornus plant details

Fraxinus ornus is a moderate-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in alkaline, clay and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fraxinus ornus

Plant type: tree
Plant family: oleaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 35 FT wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fraxinus ornus

USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: pollution and seaside / salt
Soil needs: alkaline, clay and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large hanging tassels of tiny white, sweetly-scented flowers and burgundy fall color make this 30-50' ash a special one to use as a shade or street tree. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Flowering ash that produces white fragrant flowers borne on 5" panicles in late spring. Tree shape is rounded. Bark is smooth grey. Fall color red-yellow-purple. Growth Rate moderate

By: Garden World

Medium tree, to 30-40' tall and wide with a rounded crown and smooth gray bark, covered with panicles of fragrant white flowers in spring, striking against the dark foliage. Autumn colors can pass through red-purple to yellow. Sun and moist, fertile soil, and protected from strong winds. Tolerates poor drainage and appreciates cool summer temperatures. Frost hardy to 10 °F, USDA zone 8.