Desert Ash Fraxinus angustifolia subsp. oxycarpa
Other Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Fraxinus oxycarpa
- Phonetic Spelling
- FRAK-si-nus an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-uh oks-ee-KAR-puh
- Description
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Desert Ash is a small deciduous tree in the olive family that is drought tolerant and makes an excellent street tree.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Very resistant to insect and disease problems. Vigorous root growth can lead to maintenance problems, especially in urban areas.
- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Raywood'
- 'Raywood'
- 'Raywood'
- Tags:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Raywood'
- 'Raywood'
- 'Raywood'
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Fraxinus
- Species:
- angustifolia
- Family:
- Oleaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Europe, N.W. Africa
- Fire Risk Rating:
- low flammability
- Wildlife Value:
- Birds use the tree for cover and nest sites.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 20 ft. 0 in. - 40 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 8 ft. 0 in. - 10 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Tree
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Rounded
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5b, 5a, 6b, 6a, 7b, 7a, 8b, 8a
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Flowers:
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Winter
- Flower Size:
- < 1 inch
- Flower Description:
- Tiny flowers bloom late winter to early spring.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Lawn
- Landscape Theme:
- Drought Tolerant Garden
- Design Feature:
- Shade Tree
- Small Tree
- Street Tree
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
- Diseases
- Drought
- Insect Pests
- Urban Conditions
