Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. syriaca (Narrow-leafed ash)
" The trees can be impressively large. Reaching reach up to 20 meters in height, with trunks up to one meter in diameter. They grow on large, raised strips of soil, edged on both sides by the swamp. In summer, the trees provide much-needed shade. The leaves turn yellow and drop in autumn, leaving the seed clusters which are later spread by winter winds. The trees are resilient and resist human abuse by growing new branches to replace those that have been cut and by growing new wood to cover injuries to their trunks. Because this species is easily grown and tolerates harsh, dry conditions, strong winds, and smoke and other urban pollution, municipalities plant them along roadsides.The most beautiful Syrian Ash trees can be found in Ammiq Wetlands." *
* Trees of Lebanon, 2014, Salma Nashabe Talhouk, Mariana M. Yazbek, Khaled Sleem, Arbi J. Sarkissian, Mohammad S. Al-Zein, and Sakra Abo Eid
- Landscape Information
- Botanical Description
- Horticulture Management
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Khaled Sleem
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Khaled Sleem
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Khaled Sleem
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Khaled Sleem
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French Name: Frene de Syrie
Arabic Name: دردار
Pronunciation: FRAK-si-nus an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-uh
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Plant type: Tree
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Origin: Middle East and West Asia.
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Heat Zones: 3 to 9
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9
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Uses: Specimen, Shade, Wildlife, Native to Lebanon
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Size/Shape
Growth Rate: Moderate
Tree Shape: Round
Canopy Symmetry: Irregular
Canopy Density: Medium
Canopy Texture: Medium
Height at Maturity: 15 to 23 m
Spread at Maturity: 10 to 15 meters
Time to Ultimate Height: 10 to 20 Years
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Opposite
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Persistance: Deciduous
Leaf Type: Odd Pinnately compund
Leaf Blade: Less than 5
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Leaf Margins: Dentate
Leaf Texture: Medium
Leaf Scent: No Fragance
Color(growing season): Green
Color(changing season): Yellow
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Flower
Flower Size Range: 0 - 1.5
Flower Type: Raceme
Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)
Flower Scent: No Fragance
Flower Color: Green
Seasons: Spring
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Trunk
Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage
Number of Trunks: Single Trunk
Trunk esthetic Values: Not Showy
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Fruit
Fruit Type: Samara
Fruit Showiness: Yes
Fruit Size Range: 3 - 7
Fruit Color: Brown
Seasons: Fall
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Tolerance
Frost Tolerant: Yes
Salt Tolerance: Poor
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Clay
Soil Ph Requirements: Neutral, Alkaline
Water Requirements: Moderate, Low
Light Requirements: Full
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Management
Toxicity: No
Pruning Requirements: Little needed, to develop a strong structure
Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: No
Life Span: More than 50
Edible Parts: None
Plant Propagation: Seed