Fraxinus angustifolia, often known as the Narrow-Leafed Ash, is a species of Fraxinus native to central and southern Europe, northwest Africa, and western Asia. They grow best in deep, well-drained soil and can tolerate poor soil conditions, making them suitable for organic farming and permaculture systems. Growing to a height of 30 meters, not only do they attract wildlife but also help prevent soil erosion. They are beneficial in regenerative agroforestry systems, playing a crucial role in restoring soil fertility by cycling nutrients from the sub-soil to the top-soil. Status, such as bees, are attracted to them, enhancing pollination and biodiversity. Similarly, they make the environment aesthetically appealing, which is a vital aspect of permaculture. Furthermore, they are not invasive, making them safe for any ecological arrangement.
Growing Details
The narrow-leaved ash is easy to propagate and grows well in moist soil conditions. It prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil. It can tolerate atmospheric pollution and coastal exposure.
The map shows known occurrence points of <strong>Fraxinus angustifolia</strong> recorded in scientific biodiversity databases.
Source: <a href="https://www.gbif.org" target="_blank">GBIF.org</a> โ Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Location & Timing
native geo location: Europe, W Asia
applicable geo region: Temperate zones worldwide
language used: english
Flowering:
end
of April for 20 days
Harvest:
beginning
of October for 30 days
Seed Start:
middle
of October
Indoor Start:
Transplant:
Uses & Benefits
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edible uses: The seeds are used in various indigenous cuisines in parts of Europe.
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medicinal uses: The bark is used to treat fevers and digestive disorders.
health concerns: No known health concerns
other uses: This wood is hard and is often used for making handles of tools, bats, bows, etc.
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Botanical data
specie: Fraxinus angustifolia
common names: Poljski jasen
family: Oleaceae
sub family:
tribe: Fraxineae
sub tribe:
genus: Fraxinus
Growing Conditions
area needed: 400.0 m
spacing: 5.0 m
grow time (non perennials): None days
growing difficulty: Low
Deciduous / Evergreen: Deciduous
Seed Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 18ยฐC / 10ยฐC / 25ยฐC
Plant Temp (Opt/Min/Max): 20ยฐC / -15ยฐC / 30ยฐC
water demands: Medium
humidity:
light demands: Medium
root type: Deep
frost tender: Medium
hardness:โโโโโโโโโโ(3/10)
first harvest: 2 years
life span: None years
succession:
growth rate:
max height: None m
max width: None m
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growth details: The narrow-leaved ash is easy to propagate and grows well in moist soil conditions. It prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil. It can tolerate atmospheric pollution and coastal exposure.
Potential Disturbances: Fraxinus angustifolia faces ecological pressures from black scale and carpenter worm disturbances.
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