Fraxinus velutina 'Rio Grande'
Fan-Tex Ash
Description
This round deciduous tree will grow 35'-40' tall and has a greyish trunk with bright green leaves.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Gold, Dark Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Ranch
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Fall
Location Uses
Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Street Tree
Special Uses
Screen, Wind Break, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
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.