Himalayan Ash (Fraxinus floribunda)

Family: Oleaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Fraxinus floribunda is a deciduous Tree growing to 40 m (131ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower from June to July. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Wind. The plant is not self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Sap/Syrup

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweetener but is laxative if used in quantity. — A manna is obtained by incision of the trunk.; It is used as a sweetener but is laxative if used in quantity.

Habitat & North American Range

Rich moist soils in forests, 1200 - 2700 metres in the Himalayas. Dense forests, mixed woods of valleys, roadsides; sea level to 2600 metres in western China. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)