Manna ash (Fraxinus ornus)
Manna ash (Fraxinus ornus)
Fraxinus ornus
tree☀️ sun-or-partial🪴 well-drained📏 medium🌡️ RHS H4–H5
📋Quick Facts
Height
10.0-15.0m
Spread
8.0-12.0m
Care Level
👍 Moderate
Some experience helpful
Water
💧💧 Average watering
Every "7-10" days
Hardiness
Zone 6-9
About
Smaller ash species with decorative flowers; used as a light shade tree.
Also known as: Fraxinus ornus, Manna-Esche, Freixo-da-maná, Jesion mannowy, Frêne à manne, Fresno de la miel, Manna ash (Fraxinus ornus)
Pest Resilience
3/5 — Average
Less susceptible to ash dieback than common ash but not immune; generally robust.
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How to Propagate
🌰Seed
Easy✂️Cutting
Moderate🌿Layering
Moderate🔗Grafting
Advanced🌬️Air layering
AdvancedThis plant produces viable seeds for propagation
🦋Wildlife & Garden Ecology
Attracts
🐦 Birds
Great for supporting local pollinators and wildlife
Pest Susceptibility
AnthracnoseFungal leaf spotRust
Monitor for these pests and treat early if spotted
Hardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H4–H5
USDA 7 equivalent