 | Texas Ash, Mountain Ash Fraxinus texensis Oleaceae Texas Ash is a smaller, more drought tolerant relative of White Ash, F. americana. It grows on limestone bluffs from Dallas in north central Texas west and south through central Texas. Its water requirements are low, although it can tolerate moderate amounts of moisture as long as it has good drainage. Its leaves turn glowing red, gold, orange and purple colors in the fall. It is distinguished from White Ash by its leaflets, which are more rounded, and by having 5 to 7 leaflets instead of the 7 to 9 leaflets of White Ash. Plant Habit or Use: medium tree Exposure: sun partial sun Flower Color: green or purple Blooming Period: spring Fruit Characteristics: small woody winged samara in 6" to 8" long panicles Height: to 50 ft. Width: to 40 ft. Plant Character: deciduous Heat Tolerance: very high high Water Requirements: medium low Soil Requirements: adaptable Additional Comments:
|
Index of Scientific Names | Index of Common Names | Photo Gallery Index