Botanical Name: Fraxinus velutina 'Rio Grande' ADD
Common Name: Fan-Tex Ash  
Plant photo of: Fraxinus velutina 'Rio Grande'
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

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

Information by: Jerry Sortomme
Photographer: Norman's Nursery
  • Description

  • Notes

This round deciduous tree will grow 35'-40' tall and has a greyish trunk with bright green leaves.
Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball just above ground level. 3. Mix soil with 25% amendment and %75 soil. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build basin and water.