Arizona Ash, Velvet Ash
Fraxinus velutina
Details & Attributes
Plant Type(s) | Tree, perennial |
Native to Arizona | Yes. It is also native to CA, NM, NV, TX, UT, Baja California and northern Mexico. |
Water Needs | Moderate-High, often found in canyons and streams with perennial water and woodlands. |
Size In relative feet, width by height |
up to 30 to 50 feet, usually much shorter, about 10 inches in diameter, medium to large size tree. |
Freeze Tolerant | Yes |
Flowering Season | March To May |
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Elevation Range | 2000-7000 ft. |
Description | Tree; much variation, trunk gray-brown or medium-gray, fissured, new stem growth bright green and velvety, fast growing. |