Manchurian Ash
Fraxinus mandshurica
- Native to:
- China, Japan, Korea, Kuril Is., Russia
Dalgial,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Herman, D.E., et al. North Dakota tree handbook. USDA NRCS.,Dalgial,Plant Image Library (www.flickr.com) from Boston, USA,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Chatama,D.E. Herman - 1996 "North Dakota tree handbook" USDA NRCS ND State Soil Conservation Committee; NDSU Extension and Western Area Power Admin., Bismarck, ND.,Vladlen Terezhe
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Oleaceae
- Genus:
- Fraxinus
- Species:
- Fraxinus mandshurica
- USDA Symbol:
- FRMA5
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 3000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Fall Color:
- yellow
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers riverbanks and floodplains
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI