Does Fraxinus chinensis grow fast? How thick can it grow in a year?

Growing environment of Fraxinus chinensis

Fraxinus chinensis likes light and is slightly shade-tolerant. It likes a mild and moist climate and soil. In its native habitat, it often grows mixed with Masson pine, oak and other tree species. In the early 2000s, it was introduced for cultivation in Beijing, Tianjin and Shandong, including the saline-alkali land in Binzhou, Shandong.

Growth rate of Fraxinus chinensis

The growth rate of the fraxinus chinensis is relatively slow. When the soil temperature and humidity are suitable and the permeability and fertility are good, the fraxinus chinensis can grow to a thickness of two centimeters a year. It takes more than ten years to grow from a seedling to its current size.

How to make Fraxinus chinensis grow faster

1. Timely bud removal: Fraxinus chinensis has two peak growth seasons each year, spring and autumn, which are also the times when the most new buds sprout. At this time, the new buds growing in unnecessary parts should be removed in time. After a short dormancy in midsummer, the second growth peak will come in mid-August each year. Although the number of new buds this time is not as many as in spring, they should also be removed in time.

2. Reduce the soil in the pot : After the ash tree is formed, the deep pot should be replaced with a shallow pot to reduce the soil in the pot as much as possible. At the same time, when mixing the soil, add more coal slag, and the ratio of soil and coal can be half and half.

3. Control the water content : Water as little as possible, and keep the soil in the pot slightly moist at ordinary times. Water more appropriately in the midsummer. Water mainly in the early morning or morning, and try to avoid watering at night.

4. Control fertilization: Since the ash tree is very resistant to barrenness, it can basically be fertilized after it is formed. However, in order to prevent the tree from being too weak, some thin fertilizer can be applied in late autumn, one month before the leaves of the ash tree fall.