Fraxinus berlandieriana

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Mexican Ash

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Information by: Photographer: GardenSoft

Description

Mexican Ash is a medium-sized tree to 40 feet tall and a trunk to 2 feet in diameter, with a broad, densely-branched, rounded crown and branches that tend to droop towards the ground. It is a wonderful shade tree for the Desert Southwest.

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40', 40-60'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Leaf Season

Deciduous

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Street Tree

Special Uses

Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.

Give your plants a chance to breathe.

Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.