Plant Details

Fraxinus Excelsior

Ash, European ash, Common Ash

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General Information

Scientific name: Fraxinus Excelsior
Also known as: Ash, European ash, Common Ash

Plant Properties

Layer: Nut tree
Size: Large
Height: 30.00 m
Width: 20.00 m
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist, Wet
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Seed, Tea, Oil
Edibility:
(2)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Wood, Pioneer species, 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: Columnar
Crown Density: Semi-open crown