Overview

Fraxinus chinensis is a bushy trees in the genus Fraxinus, part of the Oleaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fraxinus chinensis grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include woodland gardens and coastal gardens.

About

Fraxinus chinensis, the Chinese ash, is a species of ash tree. Its leaves are used in traditional Chinese medicine for dysentery disorders, and it can be used as cultivator of the white scale insects for candle making.

About the genus

Fraxinus, commonly called ash, is a genus of plants in the olive and lilac family, Oleaceae, and comprises 45–65 species of usually medium-to-large trees, most of which are deciduous, although some subtropical species are evergreen. The genus is widespread throughout much of Europe, Asia, and North America.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Fraxinus

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Fraxinus chinensis size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Trees

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Woodland gardens, Coastal gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Fraxinus chinensis

Propagation

Seed, Grafting

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Susceptible to ash dieback, Honey fungus

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