Narrow-Leaved Ash (Fraxinus angustifolia)

Family: Oleaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Fraxinus angustifolia is a deciduous Tree growing to 25 m (82ft) by 12 m (39ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from April to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The fruit is used as a condiment. — The fruit is used as a condiment.

Habitat & North American Range

Mostly dryish rocky places in macchie, deciduous scrub or in pine and mixed forest, 650 - 1700 metres in Turkey. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)