Fraxinus berlandieriana |
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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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
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
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:
Remember to check your irrigation system at least once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.