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:
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.