 | Gregg Ash, Littleleaf Ash, Dogleg Ash, Escobilla, Barreta China, Fresno Fraxinus greggii Oleaceae Gregg ash is an outstanding small tree found on rocky limestone slopes and canyons and more prevalently in dry creek beds and washes in southern southwest Texas. Its distinctive, almost evergreen leaves have usually three, but up to seven small, rather leatherly leaflets about one inch long. The perfect male or female flowers can occur on different trees, the same tree, or even in the same cluster. Plant Habit or Use: large shrub small tree Exposure: sun Flower Color: Blooming Period: spring Fruit Characteristics: samara Height: to 20 ft. Width: to 15 ft. Plant Character: deciduous evergreen Heat Tolerance: very high Water Requirements: low Soil Requirements: alkaline Additional Comments:
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