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 areas. Its foliage produces rapidly decomposing organic matter and excellent shade for the ecosystem. It occupies the upper canopy layer in food forests.

See which trees narrow-leafed ash grows well with

Pick the central tree on your land and see the full guild.

Strawberry tree

No account needed.

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: Young leaves are traditionally prepared in infusions with diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Where to buy

Grows well with

Central trees this plant has already been paired with.

Strawberry tree

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.