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.

 

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Plant Type

Tree

 

Height Range

25-40'

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.