Fraxinus velutina
Arizona or Velvet Ash
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
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.