Fraxinus berlandieriana
Mexican Ash
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:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.