Fraxinus velutina
Arizona Ash
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Arizona Ash (Fraxinus velutina) - Description
F. veluntina is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It bears leaves that are divided into three to five narrow to oval 3 inch leaflets that turn bright yellow in the fall.
Arizona Ash (Fraxinus velutina) - Blooming
Flowers are inconspicuous, and will not occur until the tree is around 30 years old. Some species have separate plants for the female and male flowers.
Arizona Ash (Fraxinus velutina) - Growth
Ash are relatively fast growing trees that can tolerate extreme temperatures. Excellent tree for shade, although Fraxinus grow best in full sun. The tree will continue to grow for about 100 years, and live for up to 250.
Arizona Ash (Fraxinus velutina) - Planting
Chill seeds 2-3 months before sowing. Sow in fall or spring in containers in an open frame. They will germinate. Cultivars may be grafted in spring.
Arizona Ash (Fraxinus velutina) - Pest
Ash trees are susceptible to boring insects. Additionally, ash whitefly is a large problem. These pests can be controlled using natural predators or broad spectrum insecticides.
Arizona Ash (Fraxinus velutina) - Interesting facts
Yggdrasil, the World Tree in Norse mythology, is said to have been a giant ash tree, supporting the entire world. Today its strong, but elastic wood has many uses, including baseball bats.
Arizona Ash (Fraxinus velutina) - Soil and irrigation
Ashes are tolerant of most soils and once established do not require much, if any irrigation. Most species do best in neutral to acidic soil that is well-draining and fertile.
