Fraxinus longicuspis PFAF Plant Database

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Summary

Physical Characteristics

Fraxinus longicuspis is a deciduous Tree growing to 8 m (26ft 3in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. 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. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure.
It can tolerate atmospheric pollution.

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Synonyms

F. pubinervis. Blume.

Plant Habitats

Woodland Garden Secondary;

Edible Uses

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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Astringent Tonic Urinary

Astringent. A tonic for the genito-urinary system[178].

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Other Uses

Ink

A bluish indelible dye is produced by steeping the bark in water[178].

Special Uses

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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 species is closely related to F. chinensis[11]. There is some confusion over the correct name for this species. The information was gathered under the name F. pubinervis which, according to [11] is a synonym for F. longicuspis Sieb.&Zucc. However, [200] says that F. pubinervis a synonym for F. sieboldiana and that F. longicuspis Hort. is also a synonym of F. sieboldiana. This species might be dioecious, in which case male and female plants must be grown if seed is required.

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Plant Propagation

The seed is best harvested green - as soon as it is fully developed but before it has fully dried on the tree - and can then be sown immediately in a cold frame[80]. It usually germinates in the spring[80]. Stored seed requires a period of cold stratification and is best sown as soon as possible in a cold frame[200]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in a cold frame for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions or a nursery bed in late spring or early summer of the following year. If you have sufficient seed then it is possible to sow it directly into an outdoor seedbed, preferably in the autumn. Grow the seedlings on in the seedbed for 2 years before transplanting either to their permanent positions or to nursery beds.

Other Names

If available other names are mentioned here

Native Range

TEMPERATE ASIA: Japan (Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku)

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

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Related Plants

Latin Name	Common Name	Habit	Height	Hardiness	Growth	Soil	Shade	Moisture	Edible	Medicinal	Other
Fraxinus americana	White Ash	Tree	25.0	4-9	F	LMH	SN	DM	1	2	4
Fraxinus angustifolia	Narrow-Leaved Ash	Tree	25.0	5-9		LMH	N	DM	1	0
Fraxinus bungeana	Xiao Ye Qin	Shrub	5.0	4-8		LMH	N	DM	0	2	2
Fraxinus chinensis rhynchophylla	Hua Qu Liu	Tree	25.0	5-9		LMH	N	M	0	2	2
Fraxinus excelsior	Ash, European ash, Common Ash	Tree	30.0	5-8	F	LMH	N	MWe	2	2	3
Fraxinus floribunda	Himalayan Ash	Tree	40.0	7-10		LMH	N	M	2	2	2
Fraxinus hookeri		Tree	0.0	-		LMH	N	M	0	0	1
Fraxinus latifolia	Oregon Ash	Tree	20.0	5-9		LMH	N	M	0	1	3
Fraxinus nigra	Black Ash	Tree	25.0	2-5	M	LMH	N	MWe	0	1	3
Fraxinus ornus	Manna Ash, Flowering ash	Tree	9.0	5-6	S	LMH	N	DM	3	3
Fraxinus pennsylvanica	Red Ash, Green ash, Water Ash	Tree	20.0	3-9	F	LMH	N	M	1	1	3
Fraxinus quadrangulata	Blue Ash	Tree	20.0	4-8	M	LMH	N	M	0	0	3
Fraxinus sieboldiana	Ash	Tree	8.0	6-9	M	LMH	N	M	0	0	2
Fraxinus texensis	Texas White Ash	Tree	12.0	5-9	F	LMH	SN	DM	0	0	2
Fraxinus velutina	Arizona Ash, Velvet ash, Modesto Ash, Fantex Ash	Tree	12.0	7-10	F	LMH	N	M	0	0	3
Fraxinus xanthoxyloides		Tree	6.0	7-10		LMH	N	M	0	0	2

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

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Author

Siebold.&Zucc.

Botanical References

1158200

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Readers comment


Murat KARA	Thu Apr 28 11:36:17 2005

Common name:Japan Ash

Fraxinus longicuspis - Siebold.&Zucc.