Botanical Name: Fraxinus velutina 'Modesto'
Common Name: Modesto ash Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an erect, single-trunked tree, with ascending-spreading branches forming a fairly dense rounded canopy; the trunk and major branches develop a pale orange-tan bark; the tree is a vigorous grower in youth Height 20'-40' (50') Spread 2/3 to equal Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full or partial sun; grows poorly in shade Soil prefers deep moist loam; tolerates mostly incl.alkaline Hardiness hardy (zones 3-24); thrives in hot inland areas Morphology: Leaves odd-pinnately compound, opposite, 6-8" (10") long, with mostly 5-7 glabrous leaflets; the leaflets are elliptic-narrowly ovate Flowers none (plant is asexually propagated); or if present, infertile Fruit none Propagation: budding or graftingof Fraxinus velutina (Ariz.Ash) Usage: a widely used medium large-sized tree, street tree; suitable for parks, as a lawn tree or large patio tree; produces an attractive yellow fall color in colder areas; plant has shallow aggressive root system Landscape Care: Watering regular is preferred, but becomes drought-tolerant Fertilizing little required except where heavily irrigated Pruning head high; thin out Pests/Diseases anthracnose fungus, aphids, sooty mold, spider mites Special Conditions/Other Origin: a cultivar Family: Oleaceae Notes: |
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