Fraxinus ornus - 150-175 CM RB

Description
The Manna ash (Fraxinus ornus) is a broad, pyramidal small tree that produces creamy white flowers arranged in panicles with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from May to June. These produce brown fruits from September. They exude a pleasant fragrance. The Manna ash also has pinnate, medium green leaves. Its bark is dark grey and smooth. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of around 10 metres and grows to a width of around 8 metres.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * attractive yellow autumn colouring * resistant to urban climates, smoke-hardy, heat-loving, can be planted over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Manna ash are medium green, pinnate and opposite. Manna ash turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Dark grey, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Southern Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Manna ash has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Broad, pyramidal.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The creamy white flowers of Manna ash appear in panicles from May to June. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Solitary

Root
Fraxinus ornus is a heart-root plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.