Ash Modesto

Description
Botanical Name: 
Fraxinus velutina 'Modesto'

Ash Modesto
Originated in Modesto, California. Medium growth rate with a dense rounded form. Foliage is medium green and glossy, turning bright yellow in autumn. Leaves are pinnately compound, elliptic to lanceolate, 3" to 6" long. Bark is gray and furrowed. Medium 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: 
50' tall x 40' 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 with beautiful autumn color. Surface roots can break concrete. Plant a minimum of 20 feet away from foundations or walkways.