Ash Fan-Tex

Description
Botanical Name: 
Fraxinus velutina 'Fan-Tex'

Ash Fan-Tex
Thrives in hot, dry climates and alkaline soils. Fan-Tex has a more rounded, broad, oval shape than Fraxinus velutina (Arizona Ash). Leaves are thick, pinnately compound, 3 to 5 leaflets, elliptic to lanceolate, glabrous light green, turning yellow in autumn. Bark is gray and furrowed. Fast growth rate. Possibility of surface roots.  Plant at least 20 feet away from foundations or walkways. 

Plant Characteristics
Plant Type: 
Deciduous
Flower: 
Non flowering
Mature Size: 
40' tall x 35' wide.
Water: 
Moderate
Exposure: 
Full sun
Spacing: 
20'
Soil Type: 
Clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline; well drained
Planting Time: 
Any season
Comments

Good shade tree for  the desert southwest.  Surface roots can break concrete.  Plant a minimum of 20 feet away from foundations and walkways.