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manna ash

Fraxinus ornus

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Fraxinus
Family: Oleaceae
Common Names: flowering ash

About this plant

F. ornus is a small, round-headed deciduous tree to 15m in height, with deep green, pinnate leaves and showy panicles of fragrant creamy-white flowers

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Excellent for woodland and coastal gardens where there is an alkaline or neutral soil and full sun

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed or grafting

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Ash dieback has recently been found in the UK. Restrictions have been put in place (from 29 October 2012) regarding both the importation of ash from abroad and the movement of ash within the UK

Garden Uses

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years