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Fraxinus greggii

Little Leaf Ash

Plant photo of: Fraxinus greggii
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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Gracefull rounded shrub or small tree grows to 10' x 8'. Semievergreen, but will be evergreen in mild-winter climates. Leaves medium green, flowers are nonshowy and appear in spring. Can be allergenic. Attractive gray bark with age. Can be a single or multiple trunk. Accepts full sun or partial shade. Chihuahuan Desert native.

 

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Green

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

Grey

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Allergenic

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Silhouette

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Patio, Park

Special Uses

Screen, Shade Tree, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.