European Ash


Scientific Name: Fraxinus excelsior L.
Family: Oleaceae
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 1-11,14-17,30-43
USDA: 5-8A

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Europe, Middle East

Growth Habits: 60 to 80 feet tall (18 to 24 m.), 60 to 90 feet in spread (18 to 27 m.), dark green leaves, 0.833 to 1 feet long (25 to 30 cm.), with a lighter underside

Watering Needs: Moderate water to regular water

Propagation: Seed or occasionally cutting

  • by semi-hardwood secondary cuttings, in spring. Apply IBA TALC 8000 PPM. Use intermittent mist. Root in 6-8 weeks.
  • by seeds, in spring. Germinates at 70-85 degrees F. The seeds can be harvested in autumn. The seeds need cold-warm-cold stratification. The usual germination temperature is 70-85 degrees F.



 

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