Botanical Name: Fraxinus velutina
Common Name: Arizona Ash, Velvet Ash Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape open, round-headed tree, pyramidal when young, becoming round and open when mature – rough, brown bark on trunk and main branches Height 20' - 40' Spread equal Growth Rate mod.-rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil any soil with good drainage Hardiness hardy (zones 8, 9, 10-24) thrives in hot, inland areas Morphology: Leaves odd-pinnately compound, opposite, 3-5 leaflets to 3" long, to 1-1/2" long somewhat pubescent beneath – slightly serrate margins Flowers deciduous - small rounded flowers, female, green, inconspicuous male yellowish, inconspicuous Fruit pale brown samara, 1" long on female trees only Propagation: seed Usage: shade tree or roadside tree in large, informal gardens – street or park tree Landscape Care: Watering takes regular watering, but tolerates much drought after established Fertilizing none Pruning head high when young, thin annually Pests/Diseases red spider mite Special Conditions/Other Origin: Southwestern United States Family: Oleaceae Notes: |
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