Fraxinus Excelsior
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Fraxinus Excelsior
Also known as:
Ash, European ash, Common Ash
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Nut tree
Format:
Large
Height:
30.00 m
Width:
20.00 m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Wet
Moist, Wet
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Seed, Tea, Oil
Seed, Tea, Oil
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Wood, Pioneer, Dye
Wood, Pioneer, Dye
Description
Unripe seeds are often pickled in a solution of salt and vinegar and then used as a spice for other dishes. Sometimes the leaves are also used as a tea substitute. The seeds yield an edible oil that is similar to sunflower oil.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/10
End of Harvest:
28/02
Crown Data
Crown Type:
Zuilvormig
Crown Density:
Halfopen kroon
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Morus alba White mulberry |
Morus alba provides shade and attracts pollinators, benefiting the growth of Fraxinus excelsior. |
|
Pinus sylvestris Scot's Pine, Scotch Pine |
Pinus sylvestris enhances soil nutrient retention and reduces wind exposure for Fraxinus excelsior. |
|
Salix alba Willow |
Salix alba can help improve soil moisture levels, which is beneficial for the establishment of Fraxinus excelsior. |
|
Viburnum opulus Highbush cranberry |
Viburnum opulus attracts beneficial insects and provides berries for wildlife, complementing Fraxinus excelsior's ecosystem role. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana adds nitrogen to the soil and its dense foliage provides shelter, promoting a healthy environment for Fraxinus excelsior. |