162. Fraxinus quadrangulata


Common name(s): Blue Ash

Plant type: deciduous small tree
Primary method of propagation: seed
Alternate propagation method(s): cutting

Propagation by Cuttings

Cutting type: secondary
Time of year to take cuttings: spring
Cutting maturity: semi-hardwood
Rooting hormone : IBA TALC 8000 PPM
Rooting environment : intermittent mist
Time to rooting : 6-8 weeks

Propagation by Seed

Time of year to collect seed: autumn
Time of year to sow seed: spring
Seed treatment : cold-warm-cold stratification
Preferred temperature for germination : 70-85 degrees F
Comment: Seeds may be sown if fall in mulched beds without stratification. Shade beds for short time after germination.