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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 12 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 30 days, cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed, can be sown outdoors in the fall for spring germination

Native to: China, Hebei, Shaanxi

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Fraxinus bungeanaFraxinus bungeana

Beakleaf Chinese Ash, Bunge's Ash, Hardy Chinese Ash, Xiao Ye Qin

In Stock: 0.385 lb (Total:0.385lb)

FRAXINUS bungeana

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0.38 lb

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Germination:

53%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

13,933

Quantity:

0.38 lb

Collected in:

China

Crop year:

2007

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Item ID:

17246

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 12 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 30 days, cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed, can be sown outdoors in the fall for spring germination

Native to: China, Hebei, Shaanxi

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Introducing the Fraxinus bungeana, also known as Beakleaf Chinese Ash or Bunge's Ash, a small ash native to China. This deciduous shrub can grow up to 5m and is hardy to zone 5. It thrives in alkaline soils and can tolerate strong winds and atmospheric pollution. The bark of this plant contains aesculin, which has anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant, and analgesic properties. It also contains fraxetin, which is a powerful anodyne that is stronger and safer than aspirin. Not only that, but the bark is also capable of controlling bacterial infections, coughs, and diarrhoea. The Fraxinus bungeana is also famous for producing a commercial insect wax, which is used for making candles and as a polish for earthenware pots and book edges. If you want a plant that is both medicinal and practical, try the Fraxinus bungeana, an all-around winner.