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California Native Plant

Fraxinus velutina

Arizona or Velvet Ash

Plant photo of: Fraxinus velutina
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Information by: PlantMaster        Photographer: Modesto Jr. College

 

Description

This rounded tree will grow 40' tall and wide with open and upright habit. It has glossy, dark green leaflets that turn yellow and gold in the fall. Flowers and fruit are considered inconspicuous. The trunk is slender and gray. This tree is hardy to about -10 degrees F. This deciduous tree is heat tolerant, including desert heat and needs a moderate amount of water. It also tolerates alkaline and rocky or sandy soil. This tree can be used as a lawn tree if there is enough space.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

40-60'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Dry

Soil pH

Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Lawn

Special Uses

Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.