A very ornamental plant[1], the manna ash is cultivated for its edible manna in Sicily and Calabria[89, 142]. We are working on a subset of plants in the PFAF database identified as having the most potential for inclusion in such designs. This is then cut down, leaving one shoot to grow back. Fraxinus ornus is a deciduous Tree growing to 9 m (29ft) by 6 m (19ft) at a slow rate. It is obtained by making incisions with a knife in the trunks of some varieties of ash (Fraxinus ornus and F. angustifolia), from which the descending elaborated sap flows. Average yields of 6 kilos per hectare of top quality manna, plus 80 kilos of assorted manna are achieved[2]. 1. If you have sufficient seed then it is possible to sow it directly into an outdoor seedbed, preferably in the autumn. To leave a comment please Register or login here All comments need to be approved so will not appear immediately. 2. ---Description--- A foreign species of Ash (Fraxinus ornus, Linn. The flowering ash (F. ornus) of southern Europe produces creamy white fragrant flowers, has leaves with seven leaflets, and reaches 21 metres (69 feet). It is hardy to zone (UK) 6 and is not frost tender. If you have questions about a plant please use the Forum on this website as we do not have the resources to answer questions ourselves. * Please note: the comments by website users are not necessarily those held by PFAF and may give misleading or inaccurate information. Landscape Uses:Pollard, Specimen. ), the South European Flowering Ash, a small tree indigenous to the coasts of the Mediterranean from Spain to Smyrna, yields from its bark a sugary sap called Manna, used in pharmacy. Bloom Color: Green. We are currently updating this section. In late spring, fragrant, … Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water. It usually germinates in the spring[80]. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Koeh-062.jpg. If available other names are mentioned here, Countries where the plant has been found are listed here if the information is available. Manna can work as a laxative. Smartphone users quickly have information on a plant directly for the pfaf.org website on their phone. Mixed woodland, thickets and rocky places[50], mainly on limestone[89]. They have been selected to provide a mix of different plant sizes and growing conditions. away. By signing up for this email, you are agreeing to news, offers, and information from Encyclopaedia Britannica. Plants For A Future can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Stored seed requires a period of cold stratification and is best sown as soon as possible in a cold frame[200]. Our new book to be released soon is Edible Shrubs. The tree is harvested for 9 consecutive years, which exhausts the tree. The Chinese ash (F. chinensis) yields Chinese white wax. Be on the lookout for your Britannica newsletter to get trusted stories delivered right to your inbox. QR Codes are barcodes that can be read by mobile phone (smartphone) cameras. If planted nearer than 50ft (the ultimate height shown in my book) from houses, should it be removed/pruned? This sweetish material is… The substance is obtained for commercial exploitation by slashing the branches of the tree and collecting the juice that extrudes and hardens. : agroecosystems of perennial plants, to choose the most appropriate plants for their requirements and site conditions. Prefers a deep loamy soil, even if it is on the heavy side[1, 200]. Contact with the sap has caused skin or systemic allergic reactions in some people[238]. pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Trees have a very dense canopy[11]. Manna is obtained exclusively in the towns of Castelbuono, Pollina and Cefalù. Arizona Ash, Velvet ash, Modesto Ash, Fantex Ash. Herb: Manna Ash Latin name: Fraxinus ornus Synonyms: Ornus europaea Family: Oleaceae (Olive Family) Medicinal use of Manna Ash: The manna obtained from the trunk is a gentle laxative and a tonic. * Important announcements and news IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Male and female plants must be grown if seed is required. https://www.britannica.com/plant/flowering-ash. The Project is directed at enabling designers of ‘carbon farms’ and ‘food forests’: agroecosystems of perennial plants, to choose the most appropriate plants for their requirements and site conditions.