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Flowering Ash

Fraxinus Ornus

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Overview

The Flowering Ash, or Fraxinus ornus, is a deciduous tree known for its showy clusters of fragrant, creamy white flowers blooming in late spring. It reaches up to 25 feet in height with a spread of 15 to 25 feet. This ornamental possesses pinnate leaves that shift to golden yellow in fall. Preferring full sun, it's a hardy choice for zones 5 to 8 and tolerates a wide range of soil types.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 6–9Type Tree
Flowering Ash (Fraxinus Ornus) — Fraxinus ornus serves well as a focal point

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
6–9

Shape & size

Mature height
40–50 Ft.
Mature width
40–50 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Oleaceae

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Fraxinus Ornus
Fraxinus Ornus
Fraxinus Ornus

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