Narrow-leafed ash
Fraxinus angustifolia
- Layer 1 · Canopy
- Dynamic accumulator
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Native to Southern Europe and North Africa, it is a large deciduous tree usually associated with riparian zones. Its foliage produces fast-decomposing organic matter and excellent shade for the ecosystem. It occupies the upper layer of the canopy in food forests.
It is harvested now — July is one of the harvest months.
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Needs
- Water: Medium
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Tree up to 20 m
- Mature diameter: 8 m
- Soils: Clay, Loam, Sandy
- Climates: Hot, dry Mediterranean, Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental
Calendar
- January — Planting
- February — Planting
- March
- April
- May — Harvest
- June — Harvest
- July — Harvest
- August
- September
- October
- November — Planting
- December — Planting
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: The young leaves are traditionally prepared as infusions with diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Where to buy
Grows well with
Central trees this plant has already been paired with.
Related plants
Other species in the same layer or with the same function.
It is harvested now — July is one of the harvest months.
See which trees the narrow-leafed ash grows well with
Pick the central tree on your land and see the full guild.
No account needed.
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