Common Ash Tree

Common Ash Tree Seeds

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Description

Grow the beautiful and stately Common Ash Tree, a fast-growing deciduous species valued for its elegant form, attractive foliage, and adaptability. Native to Europe, Common Ash trees develop a broad canopy with graceful branches and compound green leaves that turn yellow in autumn. These hardy trees are commonly planted as shade trees, landscape specimens, and for reforestation projects.

Common Ash trees can reach heights of 60 to 100 feet at maturity, creating excellent shade and providing valuable habitat for wildlife. Their strong wood has long been prized for furniture, tool handles, and woodworking applications. With proper stratification, these seeds offer gardeners and tree enthusiasts the opportunity to grow this classic species from seed.

Seed requires 30-60 days of warm stratification followed by 60-120 days of cold stratification before sowing. Patience during the pretreatment process helps improve germination success.

Seed Details:
• Botanical Name: Fraxinus excelsior
• Common Name: Common Ash
• Germination Rate: 50-70%
• Stratification: 30-60 days warm stratification followed by 60-120 days cold stratification
• Growth Habit: Large deciduous shade tree
• Mature Height: 60-100 feet
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8

Seed Quantity Options:
• 1 oz. — Approximately 375 Seeds
• 1/4 lb. — Approximately 1,500 Seeds
• 1 lb. — Approximately 6,000 Seeds

Plant Common Ash trees in well-drained soil and provide adequate moisture during establishment. These impressive trees make excellent additions to parks, large landscapes, windbreaks, and restoration projects, offering decades of beauty and shade.