| Latin Name: | Fraxinus chinensis rhyncophylla |
| Family: | Oleaceae |
| Synonyms: | F. bungeana. non DC. F. rhyncophylla. Hance. |
| Known Hazards: | None known |
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Author: (Hance.)Hemsl.
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| Habit: Deciduous Tree |
| Habitat: Woodland and thickets to 3000m in W. China[109]. |
| Height: 25.0 Width: |
Cultivation Details:
Prefers a deep loamy soil, even if it is on the heavy side[1, 200]. Most members of this genus are gross feeders and require a rich soil[11, 200]. Plants succeed when growing in exposed positions[200] and also in alkaline soils[11]. They tolerate atmospheric pollution[200].
This sub-species grows well in Britain and is much mure common in cultivation than F. chinensis[11, 200].
This species might be dioecious, in which case male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.
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Propagation Notes:
Seed - best sown as soon as it is fully developed but before it has fully dried on the tree[80]. It then usually germinates in the spring[80]. Stored seed requires stratification and is best sown as soon as possible in a cold frame[200]. If you have sufficient seed then it is possible to sow it directly into an outdoor seedbed. Grow the seedlings on in the seedbed for 2 years before transplanting either to their permanent positions or to nursery beds. If seed is in short supply then it is better to sow it in pots in a cold frame. Prick out the seedlings when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in pots for their first winter. Plant out into their permanent positions or a nursery bed in late spring or early summer of the following year.
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