Common name:Fan Tex Ash
Botanical name:Fraxinus velutina 'Fan Tex'
Fan Tex Ash is tall oval shaped tree that is deciduous with pinnately compound green leaves. It is native tot he southwest and is heat tolerant for that reason.
Designer: Sabina Munoz | Backyard Trellis Garden 7 |
Photographer: GardenSoft |
Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.
Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.