Fraxinus ornus 'Obelisk' - STDS 10-12 CM

Description
The Manna ash 'Obelisk' (Fraxinus ornus) is a columnar 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 'Obelisk' also has pinnate, medium green leaves. Its bark is grey and smooth. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres.

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

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

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

Spread
Netherlands.

Frost hardiness
The Manna ash 'Obelisk' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Columnar.

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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

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

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

Use
Solitary

Root
Fraxinus ornus 'Obelisk' is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.