Fraxinus velutina 'Rio Grande'

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Norman's Nursery

 

Description

This deciduous tree quickly grows to 35'-40' tall. It has a greyish trunk with bright green leaves. It starts out in a pyramidal shape, maturing to spreading to 30' wide and open. This tree is drought tolerant once it's established and wind resistant. It is also heat and cold tolerant. It can withstand alkaline soils. Leaves turn gold yellow in fall.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

25-40'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Multi-trunk Tree, Specimen

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Lawn, Park, Street Tree

 

Special Uses

Screen, Wind Break, Shade Tree

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.