Chinese Ash Fraxinus chinensis

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Botanical Name:

Fraxinus chinensis

Family:

Oleaceae

Genus:

Fraxinus

Species:

chinensis

Common Name:

Chinese Ash

Height:
25-50ft
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
6

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  • Fraxinus chinensis

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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 12 hours.
Stratification: warm stratify for 30 days, cold stratify for 60 days.
Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed, can be sown outdoors in the fall for spring germination.
In a Nutshell:
* The wood is used for cabinet making.

The bark is analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antitussive, astringent, diuretic, expectorant and stomachic. more...
Physical Characteristics  Fraxinus chinensis is a deciduous Tree growing to 25 m (82ft 0in). It is hardy to zone 6. It is in flower in June. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Wind. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils..It cannot grow in the shade.It requires moist soil.The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure. It can tolerate atmospheric pollution.
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