About
A low, spreading, semi-evergreen sub-shrub from rocky, dry, coastal Mediterranean habitats, with small, elliptic to ovate, dark green, sometimes purple-tinged leaves and short spikes of small, tubular, bright pink flowers in summer. An unusual, aromatic rock garden or wall shrub for a hot, sunny, well-drained position, with notoriously unpleasant-smelling foliage.
About the genus
Fraxinus are medium-sized to large, mostly deciduous trees with attractive pinnate leaves, sometimes conspicuous flowers and autumn colour, and distinctive winged fruits
Plant details
Suggested usesSpecimen planting, gardens, parks.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Stake young.
PruningPrune in late winter or after flowering.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.