Manna
Fraxinus ornus
Fraxinus ornus, the Manna Ash, is a beautiful ornamental tree prized for its fragrant white flower clusters in spring. Plant it in a sunny to partially shaded spot with well-drained soil and water regularly until established, after which it is fairly drought-resilient. It is a low-maintenance, long-lived tree that attracts pollinators and has historic medicinal use from its sap.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
240″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days During Dry Spells • Water Deeply At The Base Until Soil Is Moist; Allow To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
0° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 2, 2018 by Fejul Xeto (cc-by-sa)
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