Description
Fraxinus ornus or Manna Ash is a round-headed deciduous tree with smooth grey bark. The odd-pinnate finely serrated leaf is blue green and has brown to purplish, velvety grey leaf buds. The creamy-white very fragrant flowers appear after the leaf in May/June. The tree can be used as a park tree and is suitable for industrial estates. Fraxinus ornus tolerates drier soil and is very resistant to wind.
We are currently unable to import Ash trees due to ash dieback disease. The disease is caused by the fungus Chalara fraxinea and leads to leaf loss and for some death. Ash dieback is now present in most parts of England, although the severity of the disease varies locally. The Arboricultural Association has compiled this useful guide please follow the link for more information.
For information on managing trees or woodlands with ash dieback.
For more information on this subject please visit Forest Research.
